Jay Treaty of 1794 and 1795 Quiz

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What was the primary purpose of the Freedmen's Bureau?

Grant each former slave 40 acres of land in the western territories

Inject money into the Southern economy by giving loans to freedmen to help them buy plots of land from their former masters

Campaign against segregation and achieve political and social equality for all people

Help African Americans transition from slavery to freedom (correct)

Which intellectual tradition did NOT contribute to the ideas of the Founding Fathers?

Whig philosophy as represented in British political pamphlets

Liberal traditions represented by John Locke's 'Two Treatises of Government'

French Enlightenment philosophy

Skeptical tradition of David Hume (correct)

How did the Second Great Awakening differ from the First Great Awakening?

Was closely tied to social reform movements (correct)

Caused revivalists to fear a growing threat to spiritual authority from laypeople

Prohibited women from speaking at camp meetings and other religious services

Led to a rapid increase in membership in Congregationalists and Presbyterian churches

What was one of the major consequences of the Jay Treaty of 1794?

More stable relations between the United States and Great Britain Signup and view all the answers

Who designed the Jay Treaty of 1794?

Alexander Hamilton Signup and view all the answers

What did the Jay Treaty lead to in terms of American political landscape?

Formation of pro-Treaty Federalists and anti-Treaty Republicans Signup and view all the answers

What issue was resolved by the Jay Treaty regarding the Treaty of Paris of 1783?

Issues remaining since the Treaty of Paris of 1783 Signup and view all the answers

What was a consequence of the Mexican-American War?

Designation of 80,000 to 100,000 Mexicans as American citizens Signup and view all the answers

How did the Jay Treaty impact France?

It angered France Signup and view all the answers

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 Signup and view all the answers

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 Signup and view all the answers

What violent reaction did the Fugitive Slave Act of 1850 face in the North?

Violent protests and attacks on slave catchers Signup and view all the answers

What main purpose did the American Colonization Society serve?

Settled free African Americans from the United States in Africa Signup and view all the answers

Who was the brainchild behind the American Colonization Society's establishment in 1816?

Robert Finley Signup and view all the answers

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 Signup and view all the answers

What policy did George Washington advocate for in his Farewell Address?

Adopting an isolationist position by avoiding engaging in alliances with European states Signup and view all the answers

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 Signup and view all the answers

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 Signup and view all the answers

What was a key aspect of George Washington's suggested policy in his Farewell Address?

Avoiding political entanglements with European powers Signup and view all the answers

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 Signup and view all the answers

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 Signup and view all the answers

What was a significant characteristic of the Federalist Party's political perspective regarding the central government?

It should encourage economic development Signup and view all the answers

Which statement accurately reflects the attitude of Southern politicians towards slavery in the antebellum period?

Southern politicians increasingly described slavery as a positive institution Signup and view all the answers

Why did many Northerners oppose the Fugitive Slave Act of 1850?

Many Northerners opposed it Signup and view all the answers

In what way did President James K. Polk most likely upset Northerners?

Compromise over the Oregon Territory Signup and view all the answers

What impact did the Fugitive Slave Act of 1850 have on Northern society?

Many Northerners opposed it Signup and view all the answers

Why did abolitionists refer to the Fugitive Slave Law as the 'Bloodhound Law'?

'For the use of dogs to track down runaway slaves' Signup and view all the answers

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' Signup and view all the answers