In August of 1848, anti-slavery Whigs and Democrats formed this political party. They nominated former Democratic president, Martin Van Buren.
What is the Free-Soil Party?
100
The possible annexation of this future U.S. state was a heated debate in Congress as it would tip the balance of slave states and free states.
What is Texas?
100
Henry Clay had this nickname because of his ability to bring about compromise.
What is "The Great Compromiser"?
100
This slave who was owned by an army surgeon from Missouri, sparked a court case arguing for his freedom.
Who is Dred Scott?
100
This Mexican War hero won the presidential election of 1848.
Who is Zachary Taylor?
200
In the election of 1852, this Democrat from New Hampshire captured the presidency. However, it was soon discovered that he was a poor leader.
Who is Franklin Pierce?
200
This term put forth by Michigan senator Lewis Cass and Illinois senator suggests that the citizens in new territories vote whether or not slavery would be permitted.
What is popular sovereignty?
200
Henry Clay's proposal to resolve the conflict over slavery is known as this piece of legislation.
What is the Compromise of 1850?
200
Dred Scott was owned by this man. His last name is the same as a local college in Boston.
Who is John Emerson?
200
Henry Clay worked with this man, his political rival, on the soon to be Compromise of 1850.
Who is Daniel Webster?
300
Elections in this state were controversial because settlers from the neighboring state of Missouri were casting illegal votes.
What is Kansas?
300
In the senatorial election of 1858, Lincoln challenged Stephen Douglas to a series of how many debates?
What is seven?
300
In Clay's proposal, he would allow slavery in this capitol.
What is Washington D.C.?
300
The court case was taken to the U.S. Supreme Court where this man was the Chief Justice.
Who is Roger B. Taney?
300
The Southerners who supported the breakup of the Union were called this.
Who are fire-eaters?
400
Name two of the four candidates running for the Presidency in the election of 1860.
Who are John Bell, John Breckenridge, Stephen Douglas, and Abraham Lincoln?
400
His Wilmot Proviso banned slavery in all lands that would be acquired from Mexico.
Who is David Wilmot?
400
In Clay's proposal, he would divide this territory into two states with popular sovereignty.
What is New Mexico?
400
Taney declared that Scott was not this, therefore could not file suit in a U.S. court.
What is a U.S. citizen?
400
One of the most bitter attacks of the Compromise of 1850 came from this man from South Carolina.
Who is John C. Calhoun?
500
The Confederate States of American elected this former U.S. Senator and Secretary of War as their new president.
Who is Jefferson Davis?
500
In the senatorial election of 1858, Stephen Douglas narrowly beats Abraham Lincoln by putting forth this argument known as...
What is the Freeport Doctrine?
500
The most controversial of Clay's proposal was this which made it illegal to assist runaway slaves.
What is the Fugitive Slave Act?
500
The Dred Scott decision was just the spark this man needed to jump back into politics.
Who is Abraham Lincoln?
500
President Taylor died suddenly in July of 1850. His successor was this man.