Question 1

Uncle Tom's Cabin was not read in the South.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False  False

Question 2

Henry Clay remained steadfastly opposed to the annexation of Texas throughout the presidential campaign of 1844.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False  False

Question 3

With regard to the idea of "popular sovereignty," northerners believed that the decision on slavery should come earlier in a territory's history than southerners did.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False  True

Question 4

In pushing for strict compliance with the Fugitive Slave Act, southerners were motivated primarily by financial concerns.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 5

Although the territorial legislatures of Utah and New Mexico legalized slavery, few slaves were brought there.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 6

The popular leader of American forces in Mexico, who later was elected to the presidency, was ____________________.

Accepted Answer

The answer of The popular leader of American forces in...

Question 7

The primary goal of President John Tyler was to

Accepted Answer

A)  establish a strong national bank. 
B)  impose higher tariffs on English textiles. 
C)  abolish slavery. 
D)  build a transcontinental railroad. 
E)  annex Texas. 
A)  establish a strong national bank. 
B)  impose higher tariffs on English textiles. 
C)  abolish slavery. 
D)  build a transcontinental railroad. 
E)  annex Texas.

Question 8

Southern Democrats were unhappy about the nomination of Franklin Pierce as their party's presidential candidate in 1852.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 9

President William Henry Harrison caught pneumonia on his inauguration day and died one month later.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 10

The Wilmot Proviso stated that African Americans were not allowed to enter any territory ceded by Mexico to the United States because of the Mexican War.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 11

"Mr. Polk's War" refers to the war between Great Britain and the United States over Oregon.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 12

The religious prophet and founder of the Mormons was

Accepted Answer

A)  Joseph Smith. 
B)  John O'Sullivan. 
C)  Robert Walker. 
D)  Jonathan Edwards. 
E)  William Miller 
A)  Joseph Smith. 
B)  John O'Sullivan. 
C)  Robert Walker. 
D)  Jonathan Edwards. 
E)  William Miller

Question 13

The Ostend Manifesto claimed that Cuba should be part of the United States.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 14

Anthony Burns

Accepted Answer

A)  was a three-time invader of Nicaragua. 
B)  attempted to mediate the slavery dispute in the Senate. 
C)  was a runaway slave arrested under the Fugitive Slave Act. 
D)  ran for president in 1848. 
E)  introduced the Compromise of 1850. 
A)  was a three-time invader of Nicaragua. 
B)  attempted to mediate the slavery dispute in the Senate. 
C)  was a runaway slave arrested under the Fugitive Slave Act. 
D)  ran for president in 1848. 
E)  introduced the Compromise of 1850.

Question 15

Analyze the Compromise of 1850. What were its major goals and conclusions? Was the compromise a success?

Accepted Answer

Essay should address several key points:

Question 16

The United States won virtually every battle during the Mexican War.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 17

After winning their independence from Mexico, Texans elected ____________________ president of their new republic.

Accepted Answer

The answer of After winning their independence from Mexico, Texans...

Question 18

The Supreme Court case Prigg v. Pennsylvania (1842) involved

Accepted Answer

A)  the kidnapping of fugitive slaves. 
B)  territorial control of the slavery issue. 
C)  unfair labor practices in Pennsylvania mines. 
D)  aid for parochial schools in Pennsylvania. 
E)  removal of Indians to the lands west of the Mississippi. 
A)  the kidnapping of fugitive slaves. 
B)  territorial control of the slavery issue. 
C)  unfair labor practices in Pennsylvania mines. 
D)  aid for parochial schools in Pennsylvania. 
E)  removal of Indians to the lands west of the Mississippi.

Question 19

President Polk's compromise with the British on the Oregon Treaty

Accepted Answer

A)  united the Democratic Party. 
B)  angered Southern Democrats. 
C)  angered Democrats from the Old Northwest. 
D)  alienated Whigs. 
E)  started war with Mexico. 
A)  united the Democratic Party. 
B)  angered Southern Democrats. 
C)  angered Democrats from the Old Northwest. 
D)  alienated Whigs. 
E)  started war with Mexico.

Question 20

IDENTIFICATIONS
-Wilmot Proviso

Accepted Answer

congressional proposal of David Wilmot o

Uncle Tom's Cabin was not read in the South.

Henry Clay remained steadfastly opposed to the annexation of Texas throughout the presidential campaign of 1844.

With regard to the idea of "popular sovereignty," northerners believed that the decision on slavery should come earlier in a territory's history than southerners did.

In pushing for strict compliance with the Fugitive Slave Act, southerners were motivated primarily by financial concerns.

Although the territorial legislatures of Utah and New Mexico legalized slavery, few slaves were brought there.

The popular leader of American forces in Mexico, who later was elected to the presidency, was ____________________.

The primary goal of President John Tyler was to

Southern Democrats were unhappy about the nomination of Franklin Pierce as their party's presidential candidate in 1852.

President William Henry Harrison caught pneumonia on his inauguration day and died one month later.

The Wilmot Proviso stated that African Americans were not allowed to enter any territory ceded by Mexico to the United States because of the Mexican War.

"Mr. Polk's War" refers to the war between Great Britain and the United States over Oregon.

The religious prophet and founder of the Mormons was

The Ostend Manifesto claimed that Cuba should be part of the United States.

Anthony Burns

Analyze the Compromise of 1850. What were its major goals and conclusions? Was the compromise a success?

The United States won virtually every battle during the Mexican War.

After winning their independence from Mexico, Texans elected ____________________ president of their new republic.

The Supreme Court case Prigg v. Pennsylvania (1842) involved

President Polk's compromise with the British on the Oregon Treaty

IDENTIFICATIONS -Wilmot Proviso

When Old Worlds Collide: Contact, Conquest, Catastrophe

The Challenge to Spain and the Settlement of North America

England Discovers Its Colonies: Empire, Liberty, and Expansion

Reform, Resistance, Revolution

Completing the Revolution, 1789-1815

Whigs and Democrats

Reconstruction, 1863-1877

The Rise of Corporate America, 1865-1914

War and Society, 1914-1920

The 1920s

America During the Second World War

Affluence and Its Discontents, 1953-1963

America During Its Longest War, 1963-1974

Uncertain Times, 1974-1992

Economic, Social, and Cultural Change in the Late 20th Century

A Time of Hope and Fear, 1993-2011

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Exam 13: Manifest Destiny: an Empire for Liberty--Or Slavery

Uncle Tom's Cabin was not read in the South.

Henry Clay remained steadfastly opposed to the annexation of Texas throughout the presidential campaign of 1844.

With regard to the idea of "popular sovereignty," northerners believed that the decision on slavery should come earlier in a territory's history than southerners did.

In pushing for strict compliance with the Fugitive Slave Act, southerners were motivated primarily by financial concerns.

Although the territorial legislatures of Utah and New Mexico legalized slavery, few slaves were brought there.

The popular leader of American forces in Mexico, who later was elected to the presidency, was ____________________.

The primary goal of President John Tyler was to

Southern Democrats were unhappy about the nomination of Franklin Pierce as their party's presidential candidate in 1852.

President William Henry Harrison caught pneumonia on his inauguration day and died one month later.

The Wilmot Proviso stated that African Americans were not allowed to enter any territory ceded by Mexico to the United States because of the Mexican War.

"Mr. Polk's War" refers to the war between Great Britain and the United States over Oregon.

The religious prophet and founder of the Mormons was

The Ostend Manifesto claimed that Cuba should be part of the United States.

Anthony Burns

Analyze the Compromise of 1850. What were its major goals and conclusions? Was the compromise a success?

The United States won virtually every battle during the Mexican War.

After winning their independence from Mexico, Texans elected ____________________ president of their new republic.

The Supreme Court case Prigg v. Pennsylvania (1842) involved

President Polk's compromise with the British on the Oregon Treaty

IDENTIFICATIONS -Wilmot Proviso

When Old Worlds Collide: Contact, Conquest, Catastrophe

The Challenge to Spain and the Settlement of North America

England Discovers Its Colonies: Empire, Liberty, and Expansion

Reform, Resistance, Revolution

Completing the Revolution, 1789-1815

Whigs and Democrats

Reconstruction, 1863-1877

The Rise of Corporate America, 1865-1914

War and Society, 1914-1920

The 1920s

America During the Second World War

Affluence and Its Discontents, 1953-1963

America During Its Longest War, 1963-1974

Uncertain Times, 1974-1992

Economic, Social, and Cultural Change in the Late 20th Century

A Time of Hope and Fear, 1993-2011

Filters