Era of Good Feelings
Why is James Monroe’s presidency referred to as the “Era of Good Feelings”?
A) It was a time of economic prosperity and national unity, with little political opposition.
B) The U.S. defeated Britain and expanded into Canada.
C) Monroe passed major civil rights legislation.
D) The Federalist Party gained more power and expanded democracy.
A) It was a time of economic prosperity and national unity, with little political opposition.
What was the Indian Removal Act, and what were its consequences?
A) A law that granted Native Americans full citizenship but restricted their land ownership
B) A policy that relocated Native American tribes west of the Mississippi River, leading to the Trail of Tears
C) A treaty that peacefully relocated tribes to new lands with full compensation
D) A Supreme Court ruling that upheld Native American land rights
B) A policy that relocated Native American tribes west of the Mississippi River, leading to the Trail of Tears
Which of the following best describes the impact of Manifest Destiny on Native American populations?
A) They benefited from new economic opportunities
B) They voluntarily moved westward
C) They were forcibly removed from their lands
D) They gained new political power in the U.S. government
C) They were forcibly removed from their lands
The Oregon Trail was used by settlers moving westward to which territory?
A) California
B) Texas
C) Oregon
D) Louisiana
C) Oregon
How did the election of 1860 contribute to Southern secession?
A) Abraham Lincoln’s victory convinced Southern states that slavery would be abolished, leading them to secede
B) The election led to immediate compromises between the North and South
C) Lincoln won the Southern vote, causing the North to secede instead
D) The election caused a major economic depression, forcing states to reconsider their role in the Union
A) Abraham Lincoln’s victory convinced Southern states that slavery would be abolished, leading them to secede
Who threatens to remove the gingerbread's gum drop buttons?
Lord Farquad
What song does Jack sing when he enters Christmas land?
"What's this?"
What is the name of the Halloween theme that Carowinds opened during the 2000 Halloween season?
Carowinds Halloween Adventure
The Haunted Park
The Carolina Fright
Scarowinds
Scarowinds
What did the Missouri Compromise establish regarding slavery?
A) It banned slavery in all U.S. territories.
B) It allowed all new states to decide on slavery through popular sovereignty.
C) It admitted Missouri as a slave state, Maine as a free state, and prohibited slavery north of the 36°30′ line.
D) It ended the expansion of slavery in the United States permanently.
C) It admitted Missouri as a slave state, Maine as a free state, and prohibited slavery north of the 36°30′ line.
How did Jacksonian Democracy expand voting rights?
A) It allowed women and African Americans to vote for the first time
B) It restricted voting to only landowning white men
C) It removed property qualifications, allowing more white men to vote
D) It introduced direct elections for all political offices
C) It removed property qualifications, allowing more white men to vote
What role did the California Gold Rush play in Manifest Destiny?
A) It discouraged settlers from moving west
B) It increased westward migration to California
C) It led to war with Great Britain
D) It resulted in the U.S. purchasing Canada
B) It increased westward migration to California
What was the main idea behind Manifest Destiny?
A) The U.S. was destined to control the world
B) The U.S. had a "god given right" to expand from the Atlantic to the Pacific
C) The U.S. should remain isolated from world affairs
D) The U.S. should expand only within its original 13 colonies
B) The U.S. had a "god given right" to expand from the Atlantic to the Pacific
What were the key provisions of the Compromise of 1850?
A) California entered as a free state, a stricter Fugitive Slave Law was passed, and popular sovereignty was applied to Utah and New Mexico territories
B) Slavery was abolished in all U.S. territories, and the South seceded from the Union
C) The Missouri Compromise was reinstated, banning slavery in the western territories
D) The federal government declared slavery illegal nationwide
A) California entered as a free state, a stricter Fugitive Slave Law was passed, and popular sovereignty was applied to Utah and New Mexico territories
What flavor is Prince Charming's chapstick?
Cherry
What does Sally feed the evil doctor?
Double Jeopardy
Poisoned soup
What is the name of the first roller coaster that opened in Carowinds?
Thunder Road
The Carolina Cyclone
The Wild Bull
The Carolina Goldrusher
The Carolina Goldrusher
What were the main components of Henry Clay’s American System?
A) Expansion of slavery, state banks, and free trade
B) A national bank, protective tariffs, and internal improvements
C) Free land for settlers, higher taxes on farmers, and limits on immigration
D) State-funded infrastructure, low tariffs, and opposition to industrialization
B) A national bank, protective tariffs, and internal improvements
What was the “Corrupt Bargain” in the election of 1824?
A) A secret deal between Andrew Jackson and John Quincy Adams to divide the presidency
B) A political agreement where Henry Clay allegedly helped John Quincy Adams win in exchange for becoming Secretary of State
C) A scandal involving voter fraud in multiple states
D) A bribe offered by Jackson to members of Congress for electoral votes
B) A political agreement where Henry Clay allegedly helped John Quincy Adams win in exchange for becoming Secretary of State
Which group of people strongly opposed Manifest Destiny due to its impact on slavery?
A) Southern plantation owners
B) Abolitionists
C) Mexican leaders
D) The U.S. government
B) Abolitionists
The U.S. acquired the Oregon Territory through a treaty with which country?
A) France
B) Great Britain
C) Spain
D) Mexico
B) Great Britain
How did the Kansas-Nebraska Act contribute to sectional tensions?
A) It banned slavery in the western territories, angering the South
B) It allowed popular sovereignty in Kansas and Nebraska, leading to violent conflict between pro-slavery and anti-slavery settlers
C) It forced Northern states to enforce the Fugitive Slave Act more strictly
D) It led to an immediate war between the North and South
B) It allowed popular sovereignty in Kansas and Nebraska, leading to violent conflict between pro-slavery and anti-slavery settlers
Who does Princess Fiona beat up in the woods?
Robin hood and his men
What is Jack's dog's name?
Zero
In what year did Carowinds originally open?
1983
1972
1996
1973
1973
What was the purpose of the Monroe Doctrine?
A) To warn European powers against further colonization or interference in the Americas
B) To establish trade agreements with European nations
C) To create an alliance with Britain against France
D) To encourage European investment in American infrastructure
A) To warn European powers against further colonization or interference in the Americas
What caused the Nullification Crisis, and how was it resolved?
A) South Carolina opposed federal tariffs and threatened to secede, but a compromise tariff was passed to ease tensions
B) Andrew Jackson attempted to nullify the Missouri Compromise, leading to a Supreme Court case
C) The federal government nullified Indian land claims, forcing tribes to relocate westward
D) A dispute over the legitimacy of the Electoral College led to a constitutional amendment
A) South Carolina opposed federal tariffs and threatened to secede, but a compromise tariff was passed to ease tensions
What was the main cause of tension between the U.S. and Mexico that led to war in 1846?
A) A dispute over the Oregon border
B) The U.S. annexation of Texas
C) The California Gold Rush
D) The British invasion of Mexico
B) The U.S. annexation of Texas
What territory did the U.S. acquire through the Treaty of Guadalupe Hidalgo?
A) Oregon Territory
B) Florida
C) California, Arizona, New Mexico, and other western lands
D) Louisiana Territory
C) California, Arizona, New Mexico, and other western lands
What was the impact of the Dred Scott decision on slavery and U.S. law?
A) It ruled that slavery was unconstitutional in all territories
B) It declared that African Americans were not U.S. citizens and that Congress could not ban slavery in territories
C) It freed all enslaved people in the United States
D) It upheld the Missouri Compromise and restricted slavery to the South
B) It declared that African Americans were not U.S. citizens and that Congress could not ban slavery in territories
What does Princess Fiona send Donkey into the field to retrieve?
Which famous character became the theme for the children's section of the park during the 2010 park operating season?Hint
Fred Flintstone
Elmo
Barney
Snoopy
Snoopy
What President's election is considered the end of the "Era of Good Feelings"
A. Lincoln
B. Jefferson
C. Jackson
D.Washington
C. Jackson
Why did Andrew Jackson oppose the Second Bank of the United States?
A) He believed it gave too much power to wealthy elites and was unconstitutional
B) He thought it provided too many loans to farmers and small businesses
C) He wanted to create a new federal bank under his administration’s control
D) He supported European investment in American banks instead
A) He believed it gave too much power to wealthy elites and was unconstitutional
How did Manifest Destiny contribute to sectional tensions between the North and South?
A) It led to debates over the expansion of slavery into new territories
B) It strengthened the economy of both regions equally
C) It made slavery illegal in all U.S. territories
D) It resolved disputes over the Missouri Compromise
A) It led to debates over the expansion of slavery into new territories
Which U.S. president was a strong supporter of Manifest Destiny and oversaw the annexation of Texas?
A) Abraham Lincoln
B) James K. Polk
C) John Adams
D) Theodore Roosevelt
B) James K. Polk
What were the immediate consequences of Abraham Lincoln’s election?
A) The Civil War began the day after his inauguration
B) Lincoln ordered the immediate abolition of slavery
C) Southern states, beginning with South Carolina, seceded from the Union
D) Lincoln declared war on the Confederacy before taking office
C) Southern states, beginning with South Carolina, seceded from the Union
Who is the first to discover that Princess Fiona is an ogre?
Donkey
How do the members of Halloweentown learn of Jack's "death?"
The mayor goes around town announcing it.
What is the name of the Dale Earnhardt themed ride that opened in Carowinds in 2010, that features a 211 foot drop and reaches a speed of 80 miles per hour?
The Vortex
Three
The Intimidator
The Dale Earnhardt Experience
The Intimidator