American Expansion.
PART TWO
CHOOSE THE CORRECT ANSWER
Why was California statehood controversial?
Because there were so many fugitive slaves living there.
Because California had very few resources and could barely sustain itself
Because there were so many members of minority communities that the Washington elite did not understand.
Because there was no slave state to add as a pair with it to preserve the balance.
NEXT
Why was Stephen Douglas relevant to the legacy of Henry Clay in the 1850 Compromise?
Because he championed the act when Clay and other old leaders could not attend.
Because he was the one who suggested adding the Fugitive Slave Law.
Because he led the failed opposition of the bill, but several of his blunders helped Clay pass the bill.
Because he provided the critical swing vote.
NEXT
Why did many northerners protest against the Fugitive Slave Act?
Because it required them to help catch runaways.
Because it was the first document to deal with slavery.
Because it gave every African American living in the north freedom.
Because it outlawed slavery in Washington D.C.
NEXT
How did the views of David Wilmot and John Calhoun on the expansion of slavery differ?
They didn't; both supported abolition of slavery.
Wilmot was anti-slavery, while Calhoun was for keeping slavery in the US.
Calhoun supported freeing the slaves, while Wilmot was for keeping slavery in the US.
They didn't; slavery should remain.
NEXT
Which was NOT a part of the Compromise of 1850?
California became a free state.
Utah and New Mexico would decide slavery by popular sovereignty.
Texas gained land from the eastern part of New Mexico.
The slave trade was abolished in Washington D.C.
NEXT
Which was NOT a part of the Compromise of 1850?
California became a free state.
Utah and New Mexico would decide slavery by popular sovereignty.
Texas gained land from the eastern part of New Mexico.
The slave trade was abolished in Washington D.C.
NEXT
Which of the following did the Gadsden Purchase of 1853 complete?
The lower 48
California became a free state.
All 50 states of the United States
The Articles of the Confederacy
The original 13 colonies
NEXT
How did the leak of the Ostend Manifesto in 1854 impact President Pierce's policy?
He decided to force the issue and started a war with Spain which caused the Democratic Party not to nominate him for a second term.
He championed annexing Cuba even stronger, but his successor abandoned the plan.
He decided to give up on the annexation of Cuba or potential military action against Spain due to strong public pressure.
He decided to give up on the annexation of Cuba or potential military action against Spain due to strong public pressure.
NEXT
Why was Franklin Pierce selected as the Democratic nominee who eventually won the 1852 presidential election?
Because he was a brigadier general from the American Revolution and had sympathies towards the South
Because he was a 'dark horse' and a brigadier general in the American Revolution.
Because he was chosen as the clear frontrunner in the first vote due to his strong opinions on expansionism.
Because he was a northern man with southern sympathies and he was a brigadier general in the Mexican-American War.
NEXT
Pierce was a hero, slaying his 'giant' opposition.
What is most likely the message of this political cartoon?
Americans were tired of hearing about the slavery issue.
Pierce was a weakling, incapable of pursuing his own agenda.
The Democrats were responsible for the violence in Kansas.
NEXT
How did the death of his son prior to his inauguration impact Franklin Pierce's policies?
It turned him into a highly secluded person who did not significantly impact American policies.
It made him completely focused on the territorial and economic expansion of America.
It made him strive for peace and lead America into a period of warm cooperation with other nations and not seek to expand American borders.
It made him highly docile and unwilling to take any risks.
NEXT
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American Expansion.
PART TWO
CHOOSE THE CORRECT ANSWER
Why was California statehood controversial?
Because there were so many fugitive slaves living there.
Because California had very few resources and could barely sustain itself
Because there were so many members of minority communities that the Washington elite did not understand.
Because there was no slave state to add as a pair with it to preserve the balance.
NEXT
Why was Stephen Douglas relevant to the legacy of Henry Clay in the 1850 Compromise?
Because he championed the act when Clay and other old leaders could not attend.
Because he was the one who suggested adding the Fugitive Slave Law.
Because he led the failed opposition of the bill, but several of his blunders helped Clay pass the bill.
Because he provided the critical swing vote.
NEXT
Why did many northerners protest against the Fugitive Slave Act?
Because it required them to help catch runaways.
Because it was the first document to deal with slavery.
Because it gave every African American living in the north freedom.
Because it outlawed slavery in Washington D.C.
NEXT
How did the views of David Wilmot and John Calhoun on the expansion of slavery differ?
They didn't; both supported abolition of slavery.
Wilmot was anti-slavery, while Calhoun was for keeping slavery in the US.
Calhoun supported freeing the slaves, while Wilmot was for keeping slavery in the US.
They didn't; slavery should remain.
NEXT
Which was NOT a part of the Compromise of 1850?
California became a free state.
Utah and New Mexico would decide slavery by popular sovereignty.
Texas gained land from the eastern part of New Mexico.
The slave trade was abolished in Washington D.C.
NEXT
Which was NOT a part of the Compromise of 1850?
California became a free state.
Utah and New Mexico would decide slavery by popular sovereignty.
Texas gained land from the eastern part of New Mexico.
The slave trade was abolished in Washington D.C.
NEXT
Which of the following did the Gadsden Purchase of 1853 complete?
The lower 48
California became a free state.
All 50 states of the United States
The Articles of the Confederacy
The original 13 colonies
NEXT
How did the leak of the Ostend Manifesto in 1854 impact President Pierce's policy?
He decided to force the issue and started a war with Spain which caused the Democratic Party not to nominate him for a second term.
He championed annexing Cuba even stronger, but his successor abandoned the plan.
He decided to give up on the annexation of Cuba or potential military action against Spain due to strong public pressure.
He decided to give up on the annexation of Cuba or potential military action against Spain due to strong public pressure.
NEXT
Why was Franklin Pierce selected as the Democratic nominee who eventually won the 1852 presidential election?
Because he was a brigadier general from the American Revolution and had sympathies towards the South
Because he was a 'dark horse' and a brigadier general in the American Revolution.
Because he was chosen as the clear frontrunner in the first vote due to his strong opinions on expansionism.
Because he was a northern man with southern sympathies and he was a brigadier general in the Mexican-American War.
NEXT
Pierce was a hero, slaying his 'giant' opposition.
What is most likely the message of this political cartoon?
Americans were tired of hearing about the slavery issue.
Pierce was a weakling, incapable of pursuing his own agenda.
The Democrats were responsible for the violence in Kansas.
NEXT
How did the death of his son prior to his inauguration impact Franklin Pierce's policies?
It turned him into a highly secluded person who did not significantly impact American policies.
It made him completely focused on the territorial and economic expansion of America.
It made him strive for peace and lead America into a period of warm cooperation with other nations and not seek to expand American borders.
It made him highly docile and unwilling to take any risks.
NEXT
EXCELLENT WORK
TRY AGAIN