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Harrison and Tyler
Polk
Taylor
Fillmore and Pierce
Buchanan
100
What political party did William Henry Harrison belong to? A. Republican B. Whig C. Free-Soil D. Know-Nothing
What is B. Whig (The Republican Party was formed from B, C, and D's parties).
100
Prior to the Mexican-American War, what landmark was the southern Texan border at? A. 49th Parallel B. Rio Grande C. Mexico City D. Gulf of Mexico
What is B. Rio Grande
100
Which of the following is NOT one of the three statesmen proposed the Compromise of 1850? A. Clay B. Douglas C. Seward D. Webster
What is C. Seward (President Taylor opposed the Compromise as well).
100
What was the name of the treat that which granted the United States "most favored nation" trade status with China? A. Wanghia B. Arostook C. Wilmot D. Lecompton
What is A. Wanghia
100
Who led attempted to led a slave rebellion at Harper's Ferry by raiding the federal arsenal and killing 5 pro-slavery men?
What is John Brown (he was tried for for treason and executed, but was concerned a martyr to Northerners).
200
T/F: During the Election of 1840, the Whig party was opposed to re-establishing the national bank.
What is False-they favored it; however, Tyler vetoed the bill to re-establish the national bank because he was more interested in state's rights.
200
In the Election of 1848, Martin van Buren was nominated by which political party? A. Whig B. Know-Nothing C. Free Soil D. Republican
What is C. Free Soil (*Note: Polk did not run for re-election due to health issues).
200
Two-parter:1. Who was the leader of the Underground Railroad? 2. Who wrote "Uncle Tom's Cabin"?
What is 1. Harriet Tubman 2. Harriet Beecher Stowe
200
Who is associated with the term "popular sovereignty"? A. Webster B. Clay C. Douglas D. Steward
What is C. Douglas
200
What were the two major issues of the Lincoln-Douglas Debates?
What is 1. popular sovereignty and 2. the future of slavery.
300
Why was Texas admitted as a slave state to the Union prior to the end of his term?
What is Britain was interested in Texas being a separate country, which frightened the U.S.
300
Fill-in-the-blank: The __________ ___________ (1848) said that no future state coming from the California Territory could be a slave state. 2.
What is Wilmot Proviso
300
President Taylor died from cholera and __________ _________ took over for him.
What is Milliard Fillmore
300
What was the main purpose of the Gadsden Purchase?
What is to obtain territory for the transcontinental railroad.
300
What was the name of the Lt. Col who captured John Brown?
What is Robert E. Lee
400
What was the Aroostock War fought over and who was involved?
What is American, Canadian, and British lumberjacks who fought over the northern border of Maine.
400
Two Parter: 1.List the two reasons the U.S. wanted the California Territory in 1845? 2. T/F: According to Manifest Destiny, northerners wanted Oregon's territory to go into Canada, but Polk compromised at the 49th parallel instead.
What is 1.a. the harbor of San Francisco. 2.b. farmland of California's Central Valley. 2. TRUE-Polk was more moderate and just wanted democratic principles spread to new territories.
400
Who was the Senator who opposed the Compromise of 1850? A. Clay B. Steward C. Douglas D. Webster
What is B. Steward
400
What Treaty opened up trade on a limited basis between Japan and the U.S.? A. Arostook B. Gadsden C. Kanagawa D. Lecompton
What is C. Kanagawa (*Note: The Lecompton Constitution was purposed to make slavery legal in Kansas under all circumstances).
400
What two provisions did the court hold in Dred Scott v. Stanford?
What is 1. A slave was not entitled to freedom, even if taken by his/her master to free state. 2. The Missouri Compromise of 1820 was unconstitutional
500
Name the two leaders of the Whig Party in the election of 1840?
What is Henry Clay and Daniel Webster
500
Matching: During the Mexican-American War: 1. U.S. militia leader in California who later ran for President. 2. US commander in Battle of Buena Vista. 3. US commander who came up with the plan to capture Mexico City. Choices: A. Winfield Scott B. John Frémont C. Zachary Taylor
What is 1. B, 2. C, 3. A
500
T/F: In the Compromise of 1850, fugitive slave laws were strengthened (esp in the south).
What is True. Texas was admitted as a free state and was given $10 million. (*Note: the North got the better part of the Compromise)
500
Describe the outcome of the Kansas-Nebraska Act?
What is it resulted in Kansas admitted (presumably) as a slave state and Nebraska as a free state. Pierce supported the act, which repealed the Compromise of 1820. It weakened te Democratic Party in the North and led to the Republican Parties formation.
500
What was the primary cause of the Financial Panic of 1857?
What is a decline in the U.S. stock market