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</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</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</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</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which event marked the successful Missouri Compromise?

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

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

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

    How was the Confederate constitution different from the Union constitution?

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

    What event marked the beginning of the American Civil War?

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

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

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

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

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

    What was significant about the war with Mexico?

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

    What did the Wilmot Proviso propose regarding slavery?

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

    Who won the election of 1848?

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

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

    <p>'Nullification Crisis of 1832'</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.</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.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Who authored the Kansas-Nebraska Act?

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

    Which event involved Preston Brooks and Charles Sumner?

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

    What was the significance of the Sack of Lawrence?

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

    'Uncle Tom's Cabin' was written by:

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

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