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What was the major concern regarding slavery when new territories were acquired from Mexico?
What was the major concern regarding slavery when new territories were acquired from Mexico?
The Free-Soil Party sought to expand slavery into new territories.
The Free-Soil Party sought to expand slavery into new territories.
False
Who won the presidential election of 1848?
Who won the presidential election of 1848?
Zachary Taylor
The _____ plan to address slavery in the territories involved baring slavery in California and New Mexico.
The _____ plan to address slavery in the territories involved baring slavery in California and New Mexico.
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Which candidate advocated for 'Popular Sovereignty' in the 1848 election?
Which candidate advocated for 'Popular Sovereignty' in the 1848 election?
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Match the following candidates with their political affiliations during the 1848 election:
Match the following candidates with their political affiliations during the 1848 election:
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The Compromise of 1850 maintained a balance of 15 slave states and 15 free states.
The Compromise of 1850 maintained a balance of 15 slave states and 15 free states.
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What event in June 1850 involved nine southern states discussing the issue of slavery?
What event in June 1850 involved nine southern states discussing the issue of slavery?
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What was the primary purpose of Harriet Beecher Stowe's 'Uncle Tom’s Cabin'?
What was the primary purpose of Harriet Beecher Stowe's 'Uncle Tom’s Cabin'?
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Franklin Pierce was the Whig candidate in the 1852 election.
Franklin Pierce was the Whig candidate in the 1852 election.
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What significant impact did 'Uncle Tom’s Cabin' have on public opinion in the North?
What significant impact did 'Uncle Tom’s Cabin' have on public opinion in the North?
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The __________ Act dealt with the organization of the Nebraska Territory.
The __________ Act dealt with the organization of the Nebraska Territory.
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Match the following key figures with their associated roles:
Match the following key figures with their associated roles:
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Which of the following was a key component of Stephen Douglas's ambitions regarding the Nebraska Territory?
Which of the following was a key component of Stephen Douglas's ambitions regarding the Nebraska Territory?
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The Kansas-Nebraska Act was well-received in the North.
The Kansas-Nebraska Act was well-received in the North.
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What principle did Stephen Douglas advocate for when organizing the Nebraska Territory?
What principle did Stephen Douglas advocate for when organizing the Nebraska Territory?
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What was the primary impact of the Kansas-Nebraska Act on American politics?
What was the primary impact of the Kansas-Nebraska Act on American politics?
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The Know-Nothing Party was formed as a response to the rise of nativism and sought to limit immigration.
The Know-Nothing Party was formed as a response to the rise of nativism and sought to limit immigration.
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What was the main reason for the collapse of the Whig Party?
What was the main reason for the collapse of the Whig Party?
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The ________ of 1850 was one of the events that inflamed sectional tensions in the United States.
The ________ of 1850 was one of the events that inflamed sectional tensions in the United States.
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Match the following parties with their primary characteristic:
Match the following parties with their primary characteristic:
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What did the Wilmot Proviso aim to accomplish?
What did the Wilmot Proviso aim to accomplish?
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The Republican Party was a coalition of individuals opposed to the expansion of slavery.
The Republican Party was a coalition of individuals opposed to the expansion of slavery.
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What significant event in 1854 helped the Know-Nothing Party gain prominence?
What significant event in 1854 helped the Know-Nothing Party gain prominence?
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What was one of the main proposals in Henry Clay's 'Omnibus' Bill?
What was one of the main proposals in Henry Clay's 'Omnibus' Bill?
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The Fugitive Slave Law allowed alleged fugitives the right to trial.
The Fugitive Slave Law allowed alleged fugitives the right to trial.
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Who succeeded President Taylor after his death in 1850?
Who succeeded President Taylor after his death in 1850?
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The division of the remaining territories was to result in the creation of ________ and ________.
The division of the remaining territories was to result in the creation of ________ and ________.
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What was a financial incentive for court-appointed commissioners in the Fugitive Slave Law?
What was a financial incentive for court-appointed commissioners in the Fugitive Slave Law?
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Match the following reactions to the key points regarding the Compromise of 1850:
Match the following reactions to the key points regarding the Compromise of 1850:
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Henry Clay's 'Omnibus' Bill was debated for over a year before it was signed into law.
Henry Clay's 'Omnibus' Bill was debated for over a year before it was signed into law.
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What was a significant effect of the Fugitive Slave Law on Northern public opinion?
What was a significant effect of the Fugitive Slave Law on Northern public opinion?
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What was the main issue in the 'Bleeding Kansas' conflict?
What was the main issue in the 'Bleeding Kansas' conflict?
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The Lecompton government in Kansas was formed by supporters of the antislavery movement.
The Lecompton government in Kansas was formed by supporters of the antislavery movement.
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Name one group that sponsored an influx of antislavery settlers into Kansas.
Name one group that sponsored an influx of antislavery settlers into Kansas.
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John Brown's violent retaliation against proslavery forces in Kansas is known as the ______.
John Brown's violent retaliation against proslavery forces in Kansas is known as the ______.
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Match the events with their descriptions:
Match the events with their descriptions:
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Which of the following statements about Charles Sumner’s speech is true?
Which of the following statements about Charles Sumner’s speech is true?
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The events leading up to 'Bleeding Kansas' were peaceful and non-violent.
The events leading up to 'Bleeding Kansas' were peaceful and non-violent.
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What was the primary motivation behind the actions of the Missouri Ruffians?
What was the primary motivation behind the actions of the Missouri Ruffians?
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Study Notes
Lecture 20 - The Road to War I
- Issue of Slavery in the West: The acquisition of new territories from Mexico raised the question of whether slavery would be allowed there, disrupting the balance between free and slave states.
- Election of 1848: Slavery was a key issue in the presidential campaign, but neither the Whig nor Democratic parties directly addressed it due to the political consequences of taking a strong stand.
- Whig Nomination: Zachary Taylor, a slaveholder and war hero, was nominated. His platform was deliberately vague to appeal to both North and South.
- Democratic Nomination: Lewis Cass proposed "popular sovereignty," allowing territorial residents to decide on slavery's legality. This approach aimed to please both Northern and Southern Democrats.
- Free-Soil Party: A party opposed to the expansion of slavery was formed by anti-slave Democrats and some Whigs. They nominated Martin Van Buren for president.
- Taylor’s Presidency: He, as a slave owner, sought to preserve slavery but understood the political necessity of not alienating the North, aiming to prevent provoking free states.
- Compromise of 1850: A series of legislative measures attempted to address the slavery issue in newly acquired territories. Taylor's death led to a change in leadership and a more favorable environment for compromise. Key components included admission of California as a free state and adjustments of the fugitive slave laws.
- Enforcement of the Fugitive Slave Act: The act proved contentious in the North, due mainly to practical matters and the perception of it benefiting slave owners financially.
- Kansas-Nebraska Act: Stephen Douglas sought to organize Nebraska and Kansas Territories largely motivated by transcontinental railroad ambitions. The act effectively repealed the Missouri Compromise, opening new territories to the possibility of slavery and causing significant conflict.
Violence & Impacts
- Bleeding Kansas: Violence erupted in Kansas Territory due to competing factions over the issue of slavery.
- Sack of Lawrence: A proslavery posse attacked the antislavery settlement of Lawrence, Kansas.
- Pottawatomie Massacre: John Brown and his sons retaliated against proslavery forces.
- Bleeding Sumner: Senator Charles Sumner was attacked by Representative Preston Brooks. This event heightened the sectional tensions between North and South, adding to the atmosphere of violence.
- Republican Party's Rise: The violence and the perceived threat to liberty in the North helped unite anti-slavery forces, strengthening the Republican Party.
Other Key Points
- Impact of "Uncle Tom's Cabin": The novel's depiction of slavery helped to solidify the antislavery position in the North.
- Collapse of the Second Party System: The issues arising from slavery, specifically the events of "Bleeding Kansas," fractured existing political parties (Whig and Democrat) and led to the emergence of new alignments.
- Formation of the Know-Nothing Party: This party was composed of nativists who generally opposed immigration and often held anti-Catholic views.
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Explore the tensions surrounding slavery in the West and its impact on the Election of 1848 in this quiz. Delve into the political strategies of key figures like Zachary Taylor and Lewis Cass, and understand the formation of the Free-Soil Party. Test your knowledge of this pivotal moment in American history leading up to the Civil War.
