35 Questions
What was the era of good feelings characterized by?
Peace, pride, and progress
Which significant land acquisition occurred during the era of good feelings?
Louisiana Purchase
Who was the first person to cross North America and reach the Pacific during the era of good feelings?
York
Which individual played a significant role as a translator during the era of good feelings?
Sacagawea
What invention made a significant impact during the era of good feelings?
Eli Whitney's cotton gin
What concept was emphasized in terms of the economy during the era of good feelings?
Economic Nationalism
What was the single most important proximate cause for the expansion in the US?
The cotton gin invention
Which event marked the successful Missouri Compromise?
Enactment by Congressmen Henry Clay
Who proposed the idea of nullifying tariffs during the Nullification Crisis?
John C. Calhoun
What was the goal of the temperance reform movement led by churches, business owners, and women's groups?
Stop people from drinking, selling, making, and transporting alcohol
Which battle during the War of 1812 led to Andrew Jackson gaining substantial popularity due to a British defeat?
Battle of New Orleans
What was one of the main motivations behind the Auburn Penitentiary System?
To work with inmates in groups throughout the day
What was one major reason that the Confederate States of America were unable to defeat the North during the Civil War?
Lack of railroad lines and industry
How was the Confederate constitution different from the Union constitution?
Had a line-item veto power
Which military strategy did the Confederates follow during the Civil War that focused on defense without advancing or retreating?
Cordon Defense
What event marked the beginning of the American Civil War?
The Fort Sumter crisis
Who was the Vice President of the Confederate States of America during the Civil War?
Alexander H. Stephens
Which historical event split the Confederacy in two and gave the North control of the Mississippi River?
Battle of Vicksburg
Who was responsible for improving conditions in jails, poorhouses, and insane asylums in the 1820s?
Dorothea Dix
Which anti-slavery document called for slaves to revolt against their masters?
Walker's Appeal
Who led the Texans to defeat the Mexican army at San Jacinto?
San Huston
What did Polk promise during the election of 1844 regarding the annexation of Texas?
Annex Texas and Oregon to please both sides
What was significant about the war with Mexico?
Ground for civil war generals
What did the Wilmot Proviso propose regarding slavery?
Slavery should never exist in any territory
Who won the election of 1848?
Zachary Taylor
'The Force Act' was nullified in response to which crisis?
'Nullification Crisis of 1832'
What was the outcome of the Election of 1852?
Franklin Pierce was elected president for supporting the Compromise of 1850.
What did the Freeport Doctrine propose?
Allowing voters in a territory to exclude slavery by not enacting pro-slavery laws.
Who authored the Kansas-Nebraska Act?
A.P. Butler
What was the main result of the Gadsden Purchase?
The U.S. acquired parts of present-day New Mexico & Arizona.
What led to the split in the Democratic Party during the Election of 1860?
Northern Democrats rejecting a proposed amendment to protect slavery.
Which event involved Preston Brooks and Charles Sumner?
Senate beating by a South Carolina Democrat
Who was John Brown and what is he known for?
An abolitionist hanged for leading a raid at Harper's Ferry.
What was the significance of the Sack of Lawrence?
'Bleeding Kansas' began due to this event.
'Uncle Tom's Cabin' was written by:
Harriet Beecher Stowe
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