Historical Reformers and Movements Quiz

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What was the era of good feelings characterized by?

  • Peace, pride, and progress (correct)
  • Fear, isolation, and decline
  • Conflict, shame, and stagnation
  • War, chaos, and regression

Which significant land acquisition occurred during the era of good feelings?

  • Hawaii Annexation
  • Florida Cession
  • Louisiana Purchase (correct)
  • Alaska Purchase

Who was the first person to cross North America and reach the Pacific during the era of good feelings?

  • York (correct)
  • Sacagawea
  • Clark
  • Lewis

Which individual played a significant role as a translator during the era of good feelings?

<p>Sacagawea (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What invention made a significant impact during the era of good feelings?

<p>Eli Whitney's cotton gin (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What concept was emphasized in terms of the economy during the era of good feelings?

<p>Economic Nationalism (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What was the single most important proximate cause for the expansion in the US?

<p>The cotton gin invention (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which event marked the successful Missouri Compromise?

<p>Enactment by Congressmen Henry Clay (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Who proposed the idea of nullifying tariffs during the Nullification Crisis?

<p>John C. Calhoun (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What was the goal of the temperance reform movement led by churches, business owners, and women's groups?

<p>Stop people from drinking, selling, making, and transporting alcohol (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which battle during the War of 1812 led to Andrew Jackson gaining substantial popularity due to a British defeat?

<p>Battle of New Orleans (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What was one of the main motivations behind the Auburn Penitentiary System?

<p>To work with inmates in groups throughout the day (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What was one major reason that the Confederate States of America were unable to defeat the North during the Civil War?

<p>Lack of railroad lines and industry (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

How was the Confederate constitution different from the Union constitution?

<p>Had a line-item veto power (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which military strategy did the Confederates follow during the Civil War that focused on defense without advancing or retreating?

<p>Cordon Defense (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What event marked the beginning of the American Civil War?

<p>The Fort Sumter crisis (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Who was the Vice President of the Confederate States of America during the Civil War?

<p>Alexander H. Stephens (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which historical event split the Confederacy in two and gave the North control of the Mississippi River?

<p>Battle of Vicksburg (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Who was responsible for improving conditions in jails, poorhouses, and insane asylums in the 1820s?

<p>Dorothea Dix (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which anti-slavery document called for slaves to revolt against their masters?

<p>Walker's Appeal (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Who led the Texans to defeat the Mexican army at San Jacinto?

<p>San Huston (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What did Polk promise during the election of 1844 regarding the annexation of Texas?

<p>Annex Texas and Oregon to please both sides (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What was significant about the war with Mexico?

<p>Ground for civil war generals (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What did the Wilmot Proviso propose regarding slavery?

<p>Slavery should never exist in any territory (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Who won the election of 1848?

<p>Zachary Taylor (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

'The Force Act' was nullified in response to which crisis?

<p>'Nullification Crisis of 1832' (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What was the outcome of the Election of 1852?

<p>Franklin Pierce was elected president for supporting the Compromise of 1850. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What did the Freeport Doctrine propose?

<p>Allowing voters in a territory to exclude slavery by not enacting pro-slavery laws. (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Who authored the Kansas-Nebraska Act?

<p>A.P. Butler (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What was the main result of the Gadsden Purchase?

<p>The U.S. acquired parts of present-day New Mexico &amp; Arizona. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What led to the split in the Democratic Party during the Election of 1860?

<p>Northern Democrats rejecting a proposed amendment to protect slavery. (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which event involved Preston Brooks and Charles Sumner?

<p>Senate beating by a South Carolina Democrat (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Who was John Brown and what is he known for?

<p>An abolitionist hanged for leading a raid at Harper's Ferry. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What was the significance of the Sack of Lawrence?

<p>'Bleeding Kansas' began due to this event. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

'Uncle Tom's Cabin' was written by:

<p>Harriet Beecher Stowe (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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