28 Questions
What was the primary purpose of the Freedmen's Bureau?
Help African Americans transition from slavery to freedom
Which intellectual tradition did NOT contribute to the ideas of the Founding Fathers?
Skeptical tradition of David Hume
How did the Second Great Awakening differ from the First Great Awakening?
Was closely tied to social reform movements
What was one of the major consequences of the Jay Treaty of 1794?
More stable relations between the United States and Great Britain
Who designed the Jay Treaty of 1794?
Alexander Hamilton
What did the Jay Treaty lead to in terms of American political landscape?
Formation of pro-Treaty Federalists and anti-Treaty Republicans
What issue was resolved by the Jay Treaty regarding the Treaty of Paris of 1783?
Issues remaining since the Treaty of Paris of 1783
What was a consequence of the Mexican-American War?
Designation of 80,000 to 100,000 Mexicans as American citizens
How did the Jay Treaty impact France?
It angered France
What was the penalty for law-enforcement officials who did not arrest an alleged runaway slave under the Fugitive Slave Act of 1850?
$1,000 fine
Why did many free black people end up being accused of running away and forced into slavery?
They had no right to a jury trial or to testify on their behalf
What violent reaction did the Fugitive Slave Act of 1850 face in the North?
Violent protests and attacks on slave catchers
What main purpose did the American Colonization Society serve?
Settled free African Americans from the United States in Africa
Who was the brainchild behind the American Colonization Society's establishment in 1816?
Robert Finley
Which component was a key part of Alexander Hamilton's plan for economic development in the United States?
Establishment of a national bank to stabilize currency and extend credit
What policy did George Washington advocate for in his Farewell Address?
Adopting an isolationist position by avoiding engaging in alliances with European states
What led to the start of the French and Indian War?
Skirmishes between British and French forces over disputed territory in the upper Ohio River valley
During the Civil War, what best describes foreign relations between Europe and the United States?
Britain maintained neutrality in the war despite significant economic ties to the South
What was a key aspect of George Washington's suggested policy in his Farewell Address?
Avoiding political entanglements with European powers
Which event contributed significantly to the tensions leading up to the French and Indian War?
British settlers clashing with Native Americans in the Great Lakes region
What aspect of foreign relations during the Civil War stood out concerning Spain's involvement?
Spain aided the North due to concerns over Spanish interests in Cuba
What was a significant characteristic of the Federalist Party's political perspective regarding the central government?
It should encourage economic development
Which statement accurately reflects the attitude of Southern politicians towards slavery in the antebellum period?
Southern politicians increasingly described slavery as a positive institution
Why did many Northerners oppose the Fugitive Slave Act of 1850?
Many Northerners opposed it
In what way did President James K. Polk most likely upset Northerners?
Compromise over the Oregon Territory
What impact did the Fugitive Slave Act of 1850 have on Northern society?
Many Northerners opposed it
Why did abolitionists refer to the Fugitive Slave Law as the 'Bloodhound Law'?
'For the use of dogs to track down runaway slaves'
What role did personal liberty laws play in circumventing the Fugitive Slave Act of 1793?
'They mandated a jury trial before alleged fugitive slaves could be moved'
Test your knowledge on the Jay Treaty of 1794 and 1795, which led to more stable relations between the United States and Great Britain. Learn about the importance and outcomes of this historic treaty.
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