Kansas-Nebraska Act
What two new territories were created under the Kansas-Nebraska Act?
Kansas and Nebraska
True or false: Kansas becomes a slave state.
False
This former law was thrown away due to the Dred Scott decision.
Missouri Compromise
True or False: John Brown faced no punishment for his crimes.
False
What is the longest running Broadway play in NYC history?
A. Phantom of the Opera
B. Wicked
C. The Outsiders
D. West Side Story
A. Phantom of the Opera
Residents of Kansas and Nebraska would be able to vote on whether or not slavery was legal. Also known as this...
Popular Sovereignty
True or false: Bleeding Kansas was caused by an outbreak of violence and robberies between pro- and anti-slavery supporters.
True
Since African Americans were not seen as people in the 1800's, what were they seen as?
Property
John Brown raided the federal armory in this town.
Harpers Ferry, Virginia
How many boroughs (districts) are in New York City?
A. 2
B. 3
C. 4
D. 5
D. 5
(Manhattan, Queens, Brooklyn, Bronx, and Staten Island)
The Kansas-Nebraska Act led to the rise in popularity of Abraham Lincoln and this political party.
Republican Party
This event was where John Brown and his sons hacked five pro-slavery farmers to death with Broadswords.
Pottawatomie Creek Massacre
Dred Scott had to fight for his freedom in court against his current owner, what was her name?
Irene Emerson
How would someone from the North describe John Brown? (One Word)
How would someone from the South describe John Brown? (One Word)
North: Hero
South: Terrorist
When was the first New Year's Eve ball drop in Times Square?
A. 1897
B. 1907
C. 1917
D. 1927
B. 1907