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What was the primary issue during the 1848 Presidential campaign?
What was the primary issue during the 1848 Presidential campaign?
Zachary Taylor was a member of the Free-Soil Party.
Zachary Taylor was a member of the Free-Soil Party.
False
Who was the Democratic nominee in the 1848 election?
Who was the Democratic nominee in the 1848 election?
Lewis Cass
The _____ Party was formed by anti-slavery Democrats and some anti-slavery Whigs.
The _____ Party was formed by anti-slavery Democrats and some anti-slavery Whigs.
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Match the following to their respective roles during the 1848 election:
Match the following to their respective roles during the 1848 election:
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What was a significant outcome of the 1848 election regarding the Free-Soil Party?
What was a significant outcome of the 1848 election regarding the Free-Soil Party?
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The Compromise of 1850 included both slave states and free states maintaining an equal balance.
The Compromise of 1850 included both slave states and free states maintaining an equal balance.
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What approach did Taylor suggest regarding slavery in California and New Mexico territories?
What approach did Taylor suggest regarding slavery in California and New Mexico territories?
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What was the primary purpose of Uncle Tom's Cabin?
What was the primary purpose of Uncle Tom's Cabin?
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Franklin Pierce was the Whig candidate in the election of 1852.
Franklin Pierce was the Whig candidate in the election of 1852.
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Which act split the Nebraska Territory into Kansas and Nebraska?
Which act split the Nebraska Territory into Kansas and Nebraska?
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Harriet Beecher Stowe wrote __________.
Harriet Beecher Stowe wrote __________.
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Match the political figures with their respective roles:
Match the political figures with their respective roles:
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What was a key result of Uncle Tom's Cabin?
What was a key result of Uncle Tom's Cabin?
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The Kansas-Nebraska Act was popular among Northerners.
The Kansas-Nebraska Act was popular among Northerners.
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What did Stephen Douglas aim to achieve with the Kansas-Nebraska Act?
What did Stephen Douglas aim to achieve with the Kansas-Nebraska Act?
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What event led to the outbreak of violence in Kansas over the issue of slavery?
What event led to the outbreak of violence in Kansas over the issue of slavery?
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The New England Emigrant Aid Company was formed to support the proslavery movement in Kansas.
The New England Emigrant Aid Company was formed to support the proslavery movement in Kansas.
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Who was the fervent abolitionist that retaliated against the Lawrence raid?
Who was the fervent abolitionist that retaliated against the Lawrence raid?
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The proslavery government in Kansas was based on a __________ election.
The proslavery government in Kansas was based on a __________ election.
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Match the following events with their descriptions:
Match the following events with their descriptions:
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Which government in Kansas was formed by those opposed to the Lecompton government?
Which government in Kansas was formed by those opposed to the Lecompton government?
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Representative Preston Brooks became a controversial figure after attacking Senator Sumner.
Representative Preston Brooks became a controversial figure after attacking Senator Sumner.
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What was the main question regarding Kansas that was to be solved by Popular Sovereignty?
What was the main question regarding Kansas that was to be solved by Popular Sovereignty?
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What was the primary result of the Kansas-Nebraska Act?
What was the primary result of the Kansas-Nebraska Act?
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The Know-Nothing Party was formed in opposition to immigration.
The Know-Nothing Party was formed in opposition to immigration.
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What significant political division occurred as a result of the Kansas-Nebraska Act?
What significant political division occurred as a result of the Kansas-Nebraska Act?
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The Know-Nothing Party sought to limit citizenship for immigrants to _____ years.
The Know-Nothing Party sought to limit citizenship for immigrants to _____ years.
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Match the following parties with their main characteristics:
Match the following parties with their main characteristics:
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What event caused the collapse of the Second American Party System?
What event caused the collapse of the Second American Party System?
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The Republican Party was formed by supporters of the Kansas-Nebraska Act.
The Republican Party was formed by supporters of the Kansas-Nebraska Act.
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Which party emerged from the 'Order of the Star-Spangled Banner'?
Which party emerged from the 'Order of the Star-Spangled Banner'?
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What was one of the provisions of Henry Clay's 'Omnibus' Bill?
What was one of the provisions of Henry Clay's 'Omnibus' Bill?
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The Fugitive Slave Law allowed alleged fugitives the right to a trial.
The Fugitive Slave Law allowed alleged fugitives the right to a trial.
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Who succeeded President Taylor after his death?
Who succeeded President Taylor after his death?
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The 'Omnibus' Bill was introduced to Congress in ________.
The 'Omnibus' Bill was introduced to Congress in ________.
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What was one concern of the South regarding the Fugitive Slave Laws?
What was one concern of the South regarding the Fugitive Slave Laws?
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The 'Omnibus' Bill was completely accepted without debate.
The 'Omnibus' Bill was completely accepted without debate.
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What were the two new territories created by dividing the rest of the territory proposed in the 'Omnibus' Bill?
What were the two new territories created by dividing the rest of the territory proposed in the 'Omnibus' Bill?
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Under the Fugitive Slave Law, if a court appointed commissioner ruled in favor of the slave owner, they earned ________.
Under the Fugitive Slave Law, if a court appointed commissioner ruled in favor of the slave owner, they earned ________.
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Match the following figures with their stance regarding the 'Omnibus' Bill:
Match the following figures with their stance regarding the 'Omnibus' Bill:
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Study Notes
Lecture 20 - The Road to War I
- Issue of Slavery in the West: Was slavery to be permitted in newly acquired territories from Mexico? Texas was destined to be a slave state. The balance between free and slave states was a key concern.
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Election of 1848: The issue of slavery's expansion dominated the presidential campaign, although no party wanted to take a definitive stance. Both the Whig and Democratic parties needed votes in both the North and South, avoiding explicit stances on slavery.
- Whigs: Nominated Zachary Taylor, a slaveholder and war hero. His platform was deliberately vague.
- Democrats: Nominated Lewis Cass who advocated "popular sovereignty" (allowing territories to decide the issue of slavery).
- Free-Soil Party: Formed by anti-slavery Democrats and Whigs. Their goal was to stop the expansion of slavery into new territories. Nominated Martin Van Buren as their presidential candidate.
- Taylor's Presidency: He realized that preserving slavery in the South was crucial and sought ways to avoid provoking the North by not expanding it.
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Compromise of 1850: Attempts to resolve slavery's expansion into new territories. This involved issues such as whether to allow or prohibit slavery, and the role of Popular Sovereignty.
- Major provisions: Admitting California as a free state; establishing Utah and New Mexico territories (with popular sovereignty); ending the slave trade in Washington D.C. and creating a tougher fugitive slave law.
- Enforcement of the Fugitive Slave Law: This law required citizens to help return enslaved people who had escaped. This was highly unpopular in the North, raising tensions further.
- Southern Opposition: Southern states met in the Nashville Convention to discuss concerns related to slavery and potential secession.
Other Concerns over Slavery
- North's Desire to Abolish Slavery: The North wanted to abolish slavery in the District of Columbia.
- Clay's Omnibus Bill: Designed as a solution for conflicts over slavery in territories.
- Taylor's Death and Fillmore's Presidency: Following Taylor's death, Millard Fillmore signed the Compromise of 1850 into law.
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Explore the pivotal issues leading to the American Civil War, focusing on the role of slavery in newly acquired territories, including the Texas debate. Understand the political landscape during the Election of 1848, featuring candidates from the Whig, Democratic, and Free-Soil parties. Analyze how these factors influenced Taylor's presidency and the ongoing conflict over slavery's expansion.
