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What was the name of the second president of the United States?
What was the name of the second president of the United States?
What was the name of the diplomatic settlement where French officials demanded bribes from America?
What was the name of the diplomatic settlement where French officials demanded bribes from America?
The Alien and Sedition Acts were designed to promote free speech and encourage immigration.
The Alien and Sedition Acts were designed to promote free speech and encourage immigration.
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Who was President during the Undeclared War with France?
Who was President during the Undeclared War with France?
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What was a major policy of Thomas Jefferson's presidency that banned the foreign slave trade?
What was a major policy of Thomas Jefferson's presidency that banned the foreign slave trade?
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The Marbury v. Madison case established judicial review, empowering the courts to declare laws unconstitutional.
The Marbury v. Madison case established judicial review, empowering the courts to declare laws unconstitutional.
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The Embargo Act of 1807 was highly successful in weakening the British economy.
The Embargo Act of 1807 was highly successful in weakening the British economy.
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What was the name of the enslaved woman who had a long-term relationship with Thomas Jefferson, fathering six of his children?
What was the name of the enslaved woman who had a long-term relationship with Thomas Jefferson, fathering six of his children?
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Under whose presidency did the U.S. double its size by purchasing the Louisiana Territory from France?
Under whose presidency did the U.S. double its size by purchasing the Louisiana Territory from France?
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What was the name of the expedition led by Meriwether Lewis and William Clark to explore the Louisiana Territory?
What was the name of the expedition led by Meriwether Lewis and William Clark to explore the Louisiana Territory?
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Who was the 17 year old woman who joined the Lewis and Clark expedition with her husband and acted as an interpreter with Native American tribes?
Who was the 17 year old woman who joined the Lewis and Clark expedition with her husband and acted as an interpreter with Native American tribes?
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The Hamilton-Burr duel was a peaceful resolution to their longstanding rivalry.
The Hamilton-Burr duel was a peaceful resolution to their longstanding rivalry.
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What is the name of the American poet who wrote the "Star-Spangled Banner" during the War of 1812?
What is the name of the American poet who wrote the "Star-Spangled Banner" during the War of 1812?
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The War of 1812 was a significant victory for the United States, showcasing the strength of its naval forces.
The War of 1812 was a significant victory for the United States, showcasing the strength of its naval forces.
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What was the name of the British naval commander who famously bluffed the British Navy into surrendering during the War of 1812?
What was the name of the British naval commander who famously bluffed the British Navy into surrendering during the War of 1812?
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What was the name of the event where Native Americans allied with the British troops attacked Fort Mims, resulting in the massacre of nearly 553 people?
What was the name of the event where Native Americans allied with the British troops attacked Fort Mims, resulting in the massacre of nearly 553 people?
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The Burning of Washington, D.C. in 1814 was a major victory for the British forces, solidifying their control over the American capital.
The Burning of Washington, D.C. in 1814 was a major victory for the British forces, solidifying their control over the American capital.
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What was the name of the battle that inspired Francis Scott Key to write the "Star-Spangled Banner"?
What was the name of the battle that inspired Francis Scott Key to write the "Star-Spangled Banner"?
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The Battle of New Orleans, a major American victory, occurred during the War of 1812 and had a significant impact on the outcome of the war.
The Battle of New Orleans, a major American victory, occurred during the War of 1812 and had a significant impact on the outcome of the war.
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What was the name of the treaty that ended the War of 1812 and established a peaceful relationship between the United States and Great Britain?
What was the name of the treaty that ended the War of 1812 and established a peaceful relationship between the United States and Great Britain?
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What was the name of the territory that was considered a "deadland" during this period, consisting of Greek refugees and runaway slaves?
What was the name of the territory that was considered a "deadland" during this period, consisting of Greek refugees and runaway slaves?
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John C. Calhoun, a prominent figure, urged Andrew Jackson to attack and conquer Spanish Florida, which resulted in a decisive American victory.
John C. Calhoun, a prominent figure, urged Andrew Jackson to attack and conquer Spanish Florida, which resulted in a decisive American victory.
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What was the name of the compromise that sought to maintain the balance between free and slave states by admitting Missouri as a slave state and Maine as a free state?
What was the name of the compromise that sought to maintain the balance between free and slave states by admitting Missouri as a slave state and Maine as a free state?
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The Monroe Doctrine, a significant policy announced by President James Monroe, advocated for European colonization of the Americas.
The Monroe Doctrine, a significant policy announced by President James Monroe, advocated for European colonization of the Americas.
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Which of the following is NOT a principle of the Monroe Doctrine?
Which of the following is NOT a principle of the Monroe Doctrine?
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The 1824 presidential election was widely known as the "Corrupt Bargain." Which candidate won the election, despite receiving fewer votes than Andrew Jackson, through a controversial deal with the House of Representatives?
The 1824 presidential election was widely known as the "Corrupt Bargain." Which candidate won the election, despite receiving fewer votes than Andrew Jackson, through a controversial deal with the House of Representatives?
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The campaign for the 1828 presidential election between John Quincy Adams and Andrew Jackson was marked by a particularly dignified and respectful tone.
The campaign for the 1828 presidential election between John Quincy Adams and Andrew Jackson was marked by a particularly dignified and respectful tone.
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What was the name of the act enacted during Andrew Jackson's presidency that authorized the forced removal of Native American tribes, leading to "The Trail of Tears"?
What was the name of the act enacted during Andrew Jackson's presidency that authorized the forced removal of Native American tribes, leading to "The Trail of Tears"?
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The Nullification Crisis of 1832, when South Carolina attempted to nullify a federal tariff, was effectively resolved peacefully.
The Nullification Crisis of 1832, when South Carolina attempted to nullify a federal tariff, was effectively resolved peacefully.
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The "Bank War" was initiated by President Jackson when he vetoed the recharter of the Second Bank of the United States, leading to significant economic instability.
The "Bank War" was initiated by President Jackson when he vetoed the recharter of the Second Bank of the United States, leading to significant economic instability.
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What was the name of the brief conflict between the United States and Native Americans led by Black Hawk, a Sauk leader, in 1832?
What was the name of the brief conflict between the United States and Native Americans led by Black Hawk, a Sauk leader, in 1832?
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The Trail of Tears refers to the forced removal of Cherokee people and other Native American tribes during the Black Hawk War.
The Trail of Tears refers to the forced removal of Cherokee people and other Native American tribes during the Black Hawk War.
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What was the name of the invention created by Eli Whitney that revolutionized cotton processing, increasing demand for slave labor in the South?
What was the name of the invention created by Eli Whitney that revolutionized cotton processing, increasing demand for slave labor in the South?
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The 1840 U.S. Census provided extremely accurate data on the country's population, contributing to a greater understanding of the social and political issues of the time.
The 1840 U.S. Census provided extremely accurate data on the country's population, contributing to a greater understanding of the social and political issues of the time.
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What was the name of the literary and artistic movement that emphasized emotion, individualism, nature, and imagination over reason and logic?
What was the name of the literary and artistic movement that emphasized emotion, individualism, nature, and imagination over reason and logic?
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Transcendentalism was a philosophical and literary movement that emphasized conformity to societal norms and rejected individual intuition and connection with nature.
Transcendentalism was a philosophical and literary movement that emphasized conformity to societal norms and rejected individual intuition and connection with nature.
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Who is considered the "Grandfather" of Romanticism and Transcendentalism, advocating for individuals to trust their intuition and reject conformity?
Who is considered the "Grandfather" of Romanticism and Transcendentalism, advocating for individuals to trust their intuition and reject conformity?
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Henry David Thoreau is best known for his essay "Civil Disobedience," where he argued that individuals should always obey government actions, even if they deemed them unjust.
Henry David Thoreau is best known for his essay "Civil Disobedience," where he argued that individuals should always obey government actions, even if they deemed them unjust.
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William Henry Harrison, the 9th president of the United States, is known for holding the longest presidency in American history.
William Henry Harrison, the 9th president of the United States, is known for holding the longest presidency in American history.
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Who is credited with the annexation of Texas into the United States in 1845?
Who is credited with the annexation of Texas into the United States in 1845?
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Manifest Destiny was a belief that the United States had a divine right to expand across North America, from the Atlantic to the Pacific, leading to the annexation of Texas and other territories but also creating conflicts with Native Americans and Mexico.
Manifest Destiny was a belief that the United States had a divine right to expand across North America, from the Atlantic to the Pacific, leading to the annexation of Texas and other territories but also creating conflicts with Native Americans and Mexico.
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What was the name of the group that led to a tragic event in the Sierra Nevada Mountains, involving a desperate struggle for survival and reported cannibalism?
What was the name of the group that led to a tragic event in the Sierra Nevada Mountains, involving a desperate struggle for survival and reported cannibalism?
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Who was the commander of the Texian Army, a prominent figure in the Texas Revolution, leading to the defeat of General Santa Anna and the capture of Texas from Mexico?
Who was the commander of the Texian Army, a prominent figure in the Texas Revolution, leading to the defeat of General Santa Anna and the capture of Texas from Mexico?
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Which of the following is NOT a key aspect of the Alamo story?
Which of the following is NOT a key aspect of the Alamo story?
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The Texas Declaration of Independence, signed by the Mexican Congress, officially recognized Texas independence from Mexico.
The Texas Declaration of Independence, signed by the Mexican Congress, officially recognized Texas independence from Mexico.
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Which president, known for his "Young Hickory" nickname, played a significant role in the annexation of Texas, the Oregon territory agreement, and the Mexican-American War?
Which president, known for his "Young Hickory" nickname, played a significant role in the annexation of Texas, the Oregon territory agreement, and the Mexican-American War?
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The Treaty of Guadalupe Hidalgo, signed in 1848, resulted in Mexico gaining control of Texas, California, and New Mexico.
The Treaty of Guadalupe Hidalgo, signed in 1848, resulted in Mexico gaining control of Texas, California, and New Mexico.
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Abraham Lincoln's question about where American blood was shed in the disputed territory, specifically, inquiring about the exact location of the conflict, led to the beginning of which war?
Abraham Lincoln's question about where American blood was shed in the disputed territory, specifically, inquiring about the exact location of the conflict, led to the beginning of which war?
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The Mexican-American War, lasting for 17 months, was a relatively short conflict, but it resulted in a significant number of casualties on both sides.
The Mexican-American War, lasting for 17 months, was a relatively short conflict, but it resulted in a significant number of casualties on both sides.
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Which of the following is NOT a key consequence of the Mexican-American War?
Which of the following is NOT a key consequence of the Mexican-American War?
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What is the name of Harriet Beecher Stowe's novel that depicts the brutality of slavery, humanizing enslaved individuals, and contributed to the growth of the abolitionist movement and the eventual outbreak of the Civil War?
What is the name of Harriet Beecher Stowe's novel that depicts the brutality of slavery, humanizing enslaved individuals, and contributed to the growth of the abolitionist movement and the eventual outbreak of the Civil War?
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What term is used to refer to wealthy southern landowners who relied on large plantations that grew cash crops, using enslaved labor, typically owning over 20 slaves?
What term is used to refer to wealthy southern landowners who relied on large plantations that grew cash crops, using enslaved labor, typically owning over 20 slaves?
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Farmers in the South were typically large landowners who relied heavily on enslaved labor for the cultivation of their crops.
Farmers in the South were typically large landowners who relied heavily on enslaved labor for the cultivation of their crops.
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Slave owners in the South discouraged reproduction among enslaved people, believing that a smaller population would benefit their economic interests.
Slave owners in the South discouraged reproduction among enslaved people, believing that a smaller population would benefit their economic interests.
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What was the name of the proposal by Congressman David Wilmot that sought to ban slavery in any territories acquired from Mexico, highlighting the growing sectional divide over slavery?
What was the name of the proposal by Congressman David Wilmot that sought to ban slavery in any territories acquired from Mexico, highlighting the growing sectional divide over slavery?
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John C. Calhoun, a prominent figure, argued that Congress had no authority to prohibit slavery in U.S. territories and advocated for the protection of slaveholders' rights.
John C. Calhoun, a prominent figure, argued that Congress had no authority to prohibit slavery in U.S. territories and advocated for the protection of slaveholders' rights.
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Who was the prominent politician and statesman known for his role in brokering critical compromises that attempted to ease sectional tensions between the North and South, often referred to as the "Great Compromiser"?
Who was the prominent politician and statesman known for his role in brokering critical compromises that attempted to ease sectional tensions between the North and South, often referred to as the "Great Compromiser"?
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The Fugitive Slave Act, part of the Compromise of 1850, was a major victory for abolitionists, as it made it difficult to return runaway enslaved people to their owners.
The Fugitive Slave Act, part of the Compromise of 1850, was a major victory for abolitionists, as it made it difficult to return runaway enslaved people to their owners.
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Zachary Taylor, the 12th president of the United States, was a staunch advocate for the expansion of slavery into new territories.
Zachary Taylor, the 12th president of the United States, was a staunch advocate for the expansion of slavery into new territories.
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What was the name of the controversial legislation proposed by Stephen Douglas that aimed to allow the territories of Kansas and Nebraska to decide the issue of slavery through popular sovereignty? This act effectively repealed the Missouri Compromise.
What was the name of the controversial legislation proposed by Stephen Douglas that aimed to allow the territories of Kansas and Nebraska to decide the issue of slavery through popular sovereignty? This act effectively repealed the Missouri Compromise.
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The "Bleeding Kansas" period of violent conflict was marked by a peaceful and respectful exchange of ideas between pro-slavery and anti-slavery settlers.
The "Bleeding Kansas" period of violent conflict was marked by a peaceful and respectful exchange of ideas between pro-slavery and anti-slavery settlers.
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What was the name of the abolitionist who led a raid on a federal arsenal at Harper's Ferry, Virginia, in an attempt to arm enslaved people for a rebellion? He was eventually captured, tried, and hanged.
What was the name of the abolitionist who led a raid on a federal arsenal at Harper's Ferry, Virginia, in an attempt to arm enslaved people for a rebellion? He was eventually captured, tried, and hanged.
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What was the name of the 1860 presidential election in which Abraham Lincoln was elected, leading to the secession of Southern states?
What was the name of the 1860 presidential election in which Abraham Lincoln was elected, leading to the secession of Southern states?
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The Confederacy was formed after the Union victory in the Civil War, as Southern states sought to maintain their independent way of life.
The Confederacy was formed after the Union victory in the Civil War, as Southern states sought to maintain their independent way of life.
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The Civil War was a major turning point in American history, but its impact on national and social life was relatively limited compared to other conflicts.
The Civil War was a major turning point in American history, but its impact on national and social life was relatively limited compared to other conflicts.
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During the Civil War, the Union had significant advantages in terms of population, industrial resources, and railroads, but they initially struggled with military leadership.
During the Civil War, the Union had significant advantages in terms of population, industrial resources, and railroads, but they initially struggled with military leadership.
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The Confederate States of America had significant advantages in terms of industrial capacity, a well-equipped navy, and strong leadership.
The Confederate States of America had significant advantages in terms of industrial capacity, a well-equipped navy, and strong leadership.
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Who was the president of the Confederate States of America?
Who was the president of the Confederate States of America?
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What was the name of the Union General who became an influential figure in the Confederate army, known for his skilled military leadership and his famous quote, "There is nothing left for me to do but go and see General Grant, and I would rather die a thousand deaths.?"
What was the name of the Union General who became an influential figure in the Confederate army, known for his skilled military leadership and his famous quote, "There is nothing left for me to do but go and see General Grant, and I would rather die a thousand deaths.?"
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Lincoln's assassination by John Wilkes Booth in 1865, shortly after the Confederate surrender, was a major turning point in the war and a major loss for the South, resulting in the collapse of the Confederacy.
Lincoln's assassination by John Wilkes Booth in 1865, shortly after the Confederate surrender, was a major turning point in the war and a major loss for the South, resulting in the collapse of the Confederacy.
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Which of the following is NOT considered a key action of President Lincoln during his presidency (1861-1865)?
Which of the following is NOT considered a key action of President Lincoln during his presidency (1861-1865)?
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Who was the escaped enslaved man who advocated for the abolition of slavery, civil rights, and women's suffrage, becoming a prominent writer and speaker?
Who was the escaped enslaved man who advocated for the abolition of slavery, civil rights, and women's suffrage, becoming a prominent writer and speaker?
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Sojourner Truth was a prominent abolitionist and women's rights activist, but her role in the Civil War was relatively minor, and she did not contribute significantly to the abolitionist movement.
Sojourner Truth was a prominent abolitionist and women's rights activist, but her role in the Civil War was relatively minor, and she did not contribute significantly to the abolitionist movement.
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Who is considered a symbol of courage and resistance in the fight against slavery, acting as a conductor on the Underground Railroad and helping lead over 70 enslaved individuals to freedom?
Who is considered a symbol of courage and resistance in the fight against slavery, acting as a conductor on the Underground Railroad and helping lead over 70 enslaved individuals to freedom?
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The Freedmen's Bureau, established by Congress in 1865, aimed to aid newly freed African Americans after the Civil War; however, it struggled to provide lasting support and ultimately failed to fully achieve its legislative objectives due to various political challenges and limitations.
The Freedmen's Bureau, established by Congress in 1865, aimed to aid newly freed African Americans after the Civil War; however, it struggled to provide lasting support and ultimately failed to fully achieve its legislative objectives due to various political challenges and limitations.
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