Missouri Compromise and Jackson's Democracy

What was Abraham Lincoln's stance on secession during his inaugural address?

What event is often considered the official beginning of the American Civil War?

Which strategy did the Union adopt to suppress the Confederate rebellion?

Who was the commanding officer at Fort Sumter at the time of its surrender?

What was Lincoln's immediate response after the attack on Fort Sumter?

What was the primary purpose of the Missouri Compromise of 1820?

How did the Ohio River Valley contribute to the sectional struggle over slavery?

Which of the following was a result of the Ohio's Black Laws of 1803?

What event triggered outrage among Southerners during the debate on Missouri’s statehood?

Which geographical line was established as the dividing line for slavery in the Louisiana Purchase lands?

What ideology did the Democratic Party primarily promote during Andrew Jackson's era?

Who were the 'Doughfaces' in the context of Northern Democrats?

What phrase was hotly contested during the debates surrounding the Missouri Compromise?

Missouri Compromise (1820)

Marked a critical point in the escalating sectional conflict over slavery.
Admitted Missouri as a slave state and Maine as a free state.
Established the 36°30′ line as a dividing line for slavery in the Louisiana Purchase territories.
Exacerbated the division between slave and free states in the Senate.
Exposed deep-seated divisions regarding slavery and its expansion.
Ohio River Valley became a central dividing line.
Kentucky and Tennessee became slave states.
Ohio, Indiana (1816), and Illinois (1818) became free states.
New laws were introduced to limit Black people's access to the West.
St. Louis, a key Mississippi River trade hub, became increasingly important, tied to powerful enslavers.

Andrew Jackson's Democracy

Andrew Jackson's presidency saw white men gain land, jobs, and the rights to vote, serve on juries, attend public schools, and serve in armed forces.
The Democratic Party focused on uniting Americans around white supremacy and expansion.
The party faced criticism for leaning too heavily on Southern enslavers.
“Doughfaces” – northern Democrats who favored Southern interests over their own constituencies.

Lincoln's Inaugural Address and Fort Sumter

Lincoln declared secession "legally void" and intended to use force to maintain federal property in seceded states.
The attack on Fort Sumter marked the beginning of the American Civil War.
Union troops in Fort Sumter refused South Carolina's demand to evacuate.
On April 12, 1861, Confederate forces fired upon Fort Sumter.
Fort Sumter surrendered on April 13.
Lincoln called for 75,000 volunteers to suppress the rebellion.

Anaconda Plan

The Union adopted General Winfield Scott's "Anaconda Plan".
This strategy aimed to strangle the Confederacy through a naval blockade of coastal ports and inland waterways .
Ground troops were to advance into the interior.

Explore the pivotal events of the Missouri Compromise of 1820 and the impact of Andrew Jackson's presidency on American democracy. This quiz examines how these historical moments influenced sectional conflicts over slavery and expanded political rights for white men. Test your knowledge of these crucial developments in U.S. history.