Humane Letters Quarter 3 Exam
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Which document states, 'Fashion has introduced an indeterminate use of the word talents.'?

  • Justice Taney, Dred Scott
  • Abraham Lincoln, Second Inaugural Address
  • Letters of Adams and Jefferson (correct)
  • H.D. Thoreau, Civil Disobedience

    • 'That government is best which governs least.' is attributed to which author?

  • H.D. Thoreau (correct)
  • Daniel Webster
  • Abraham Lincoln
  • William L. Garrison

    • In his war message of May 1846, which leader emphasized the soil was ours regarding Mexico?

  • Thoreau's 'Civil Disobedience'
  • Webster's Second Reply to Hayne
  • Lincoln's 'A House Divided' speech
  • Lincoln's 'Spot Resolution' speeches (correct)

    • 'AND I WILL BE HEARD. The apathy of the people is enough to make every statue leap from its pedestal.' refers to which document?

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

    Which document claims, 'It is essential to the safety of every government that, in a great crisis, there should be a power somewhere of suspending the writ of habeas corpus.'?

    <p>Ex Parte Milligan</p> Signup and view all the answers

    'Imperium in imperio' is the central issue of which Supreme Court case?

    <p>Worcester v. Georgia</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In discussing the Civil Rights Bill, who stated: 'I have exercised the veto power, they say.'?

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

    Which speaker warned about the potential concentration of influence threatening elections?

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

    'As I have before said, he knows not where he is.' relates to which document?

    <p>Lincoln's 'Spot Resolution' speeches</p> Signup and view all the answers

    'Assenting to the self evident truth... I shall strenuously contend for the immediate enfranchisement of our slave population.' is by?

    <p>William Lloyd Garrison</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which document discusses the power of martial law in terms of civil rights?

    <p>Ex Parte Milligan</p> Signup and view all the answers

    'I believe this government cannot endure permanently half slave and half free.' is a quote from?

    <p>Lincoln's 'A House Divided' speech</p> Signup and view all the answers

    'There will never be a really free and enlightened State...' is associated with which work?

    <p>'Civil Disobedience'</p> Signup and view all the answers

    'It is clear, that under the Confederation...' is from?

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

    'It speaks in general terms of the people of the United States...' is linked to which document?

    <p>Roger B. Taney</p> Signup and view all the answers

    'I determined, at every hazard, to lift up the standard of emancipation...' connects to?

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

    'Whereas the Congress of the United States by various acts...' refers to which concept?

    <p>S.C. Ordinance of Nullification</p> Signup and view all the answers

    'This is one of the last great battles with slavery...' discusses what?

    <p>The impeachment of Andrew Johnson</p> Signup and view all the answers

    'They had for more than a century before been regarded beings of an inferior order...' relates to which idea?

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

    'This people must cease to hold slaves...' is attributed to which figure?

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

    'neither slavery nor involuntary servitude shall ever exist...' is associated with?

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

    'How like the half insane mumbling of a fever dream is the whole war part of his late message!' refers to?

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

    '...in such a case we find it impossible not to believe...' is expressing opinion in which context?

    <p>Lincoln's 'A House Divided' speech</p> Signup and view all the answers

    'If there be no power to settle such questions, independent of either of the states...' speaks to?

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

    'The power now contested was exercised by the first Congress...' refers to which case?

    <p>McCulloch v. Maryland</p> Signup and view all the answers

    'Liberty and Union, now and forever, one and inseparable!' is a theme in which speech?

    <p>Webster's Second Reply to Hayne</p> Signup and view all the answers

    'It is only when our rights are invaded or seriously menaced that we resent injuries...' connects to which historical figure?

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

    'I say the right of a state to annul a law of Congress...' relates to which concept?

    <p>'Civil Disobedience'</p> Signup and view all the answers

    'Under a government which imprisons any unjustly, the true place for a just man is also a prison.' connects to which document?

    <p>'Civil Disobedience'</p> Signup and view all the answers

    'Tell a man whose house is on fire, to give a moderate alarm.' is said by?

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

    The nature and validity of contracts were central to which Supreme Court case?

    <p>Dartmouth v. Woodward</p> Signup and view all the answers

    'The mass of men serve the state thus, not as men mainly, but as machines, with their bodies.' is a quote from?

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

    In terms of citizenship rights, who stated, 'In discussing this question, we must not confound the rights...'?

    <p>Roger B. Taney</p> Signup and view all the answers

    'And it is further ordained, that in no case of law...' refers to which ordinance?

    <p>S.C. Ordinance of Nullification</p> Signup and view all the answers

    'The result is not doubtful. We shall not fail...' is a quote from?

    <p>Lincoln's 'A House Divided' speech</p> Signup and view all the answers

    'Which order was unlawfully issued...' is most closely associated with which Constitutional clause?

    <p>Advice and Consent clause</p> Signup and view all the answers

    'I hold that, in contemplation of universal law and of the Constitution, the Union of these States is perpetual.' refers to which speech?

    <p>Lincoln's First Inaugural speech</p> Signup and view all the answers

    The quote, 'We are not enemies, but friends.' is from which speech?

    <p>Lincoln's First Inaugural speech</p> Signup and view all the answers

    '...and on divers other days and times...' reflects what historical event?

    <p>Sumner's rebuke of Johnson</p> Signup and view all the answers

    The phrase 'Physically speaking we can not separate...' primarily refers to which issue?

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

    '...the littler finger of prerogative was heavier than the loins of the law.' is attributed to?

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

    'While this gang - this common gang of cormorants and bloodsuckers...' pertains to which speech?

    <p>The Swing Around the Circle speech</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Study Notes

    Key Historical Figures and Documents

    • Talents in Society: Fashion influences perceptions of talent, including education, wealth, beauty, and status.
    • Best Government Philosophy: "That government is best which governs least," attributed to H.D. Thoreau, advocating minimal government intervention.
    • War Messages: Reference to President polk's messages regarding the Mexican-American War and assertions of territorial rights.
    • Civil Disobedience: "AND I WILL BE HEARD," reflecting a call to action against government apathy specifically in the context of slavery.
    • Suspension of Habeas Corpus: Contextualizes the necessity of suspending civil liberties during crises as outlined in Ex Parte Milligan.
    • Imperium in Imperio: Highlights Worcester v. Georgia’s exploration of state and federal authority and the rights of native populations.
    • Rights of Free Colored Persons: Benjamin Curtis discusses citizenship rights and the status of free colored persons in relation to the constitution.

    Social and Political Movements

    • Andrew Johnson's Veto: Comment on the Civil Rights Bill indicates strong disagreements with threats primarily from radical Republican figures.
    • Emancipation Advocacy: William Lloyd Garrison emphasizes immediate emancipation as essential in the fight for civil rights.
    • Opposition to Slavery: "Tell a man whose house is on fire..." illustrates the urgency of antislavery sentiment, comparing it to a call for action during critical times.

    Key Concepts and Theories

    • Civil Rights and Citizenship: Differences between state conferred rights and national citizenship established by Roger Taney emphasize the evolving conversation surrounding civil rights in the U.S.
    • Nullification Doctrine: The South Carolina Ordinance of Nullification illustrates the conflict between state rights and federal power.
    • Unity against Division: Lincoln's appeal for unity and opposition to secession highlights the ideological battle during the Civil War.

    Quotes and Their Significance

    • Lincoln's Views on Slavery: Statements on the Union's nature asserted that the government should ideally remain united, not divided by slavery.
    • Critique of Power: Reflections on how political power dynamics can threaten election integrity and governmental independence.
    • Historical Memory: Lincoln articulates the importance of remembering shared struggles and bonds of affection that unify the nation.

    Thematic Considerations

    • The Perpetuity of the Union: Affirmation of the permanence of the Union against the backdrop of the Civil War.
    • Machine vs. Man: Thoreau's criticism depicts men serving as mechanical components of the state rather than as autonomous beings.
    • The Role of Dissent: Emphasis on the importance of standing against unjust laws as articulated in "Civil Disobedience."

    Summary of Key Judicial Principles

    • Contractual Validity: The nature and validity of contracts were critically examined in Dartmouth v. Woodward, an important case impacting economic freedom.
    • Civil Liberties in Wartime: Discussions around civil liberties and military jurisdiction contextualize legal restrictions during periods of conflict.

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    Test your knowledge on key documents and speeches from notable figures such as Adams, Jefferson, and Lincoln. This quiz features multiple choice questions that assess your understanding of historical texts and their contexts. Prepare to explore the themes and implications of these important works.

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