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What was the primary focus of the Lincoln-Douglas debates during the Illinois Senate seat race in 1858?
What was the primary focus of the Lincoln-Douglas debates during the Illinois Senate seat race in 1858?
- The expansion of slavery into new territories.
- The abolition of slavery in all states.
- Secession and Nullification.
- The concept of Popular Sovereignty. (correct)
Why was Abraham Lincoln not on the ballot in the Southern states during the election of 1860?
Why was Abraham Lincoln not on the ballot in the Southern states during the election of 1860?
- He was against the expansion of slavery into new territories. (correct)
- Southern states disagreed with Lincoln's stance on Nullification.
- Lincoln supported secession and was not popular in the South.
- Southern states did not support his anti-slavery platform.
Which state was not one of the Border States that did not secede from the Union?
Which state was not one of the Border States that did not secede from the Union?
- Kentucky
- Maryland
- Missouri
- Virginia (correct)
What does Lee mean when he says 'The crimes of this guilty land will never be purged away but with blood'?
What does Lee mean when he says 'The crimes of this guilty land will never be purged away but with blood'?
What was the Crittenden Compromise proposed during Lincoln's presidency?
What was the Crittenden Compromise proposed during Lincoln's presidency?
What was Abraham Lincoln's response to the idea of breaking up the government following his election?
What was Abraham Lincoln's response to the idea of breaking up the government following his election?
Which doctrine advocated for letting the people decide on the expansion of slavery in new territories?
Which doctrine advocated for letting the people decide on the expansion of slavery in new territories?
'A House Divided can not stand' refers to Lincoln's belief about:
'A House Divided can not stand' refers to Lincoln's belief about:
'Most slave states follow and succeed except Border States.' - What does 'succeed' refer to in this context?
'Most slave states follow and succeed except Border States.' - What does 'succeed' refer to in this context?
'We have just carried an election on principles fairly stated to the people...If we surrender, it is the end of us and the end of the government.' - Who made this statement?
'We have just carried an election on principles fairly stated to the people...If we surrender, it is the end of us and the end of the government.' - Who made this statement?
What was Polk's campaign slogan regarding the Oregon territory?
What was Polk's campaign slogan regarding the Oregon territory?
Which of the following was NOT a cause of the Mexican-American War?
Which of the following was NOT a cause of the Mexican-American War?
What was the result of the Treaty of Guadalupe Hidalgo?
What was the result of the Treaty of Guadalupe Hidalgo?
What was the purpose of the Compromise of 1850?
What was the purpose of the Compromise of 1850?
What did the Kansas-Nebraska Act of 1854 do?
What did the Kansas-Nebraska Act of 1854 do?
What was the significance of the Dred Scott decision?
What was the significance of the Dred Scott decision?
What event is John Brown associated with?
What event is John Brown associated with?
What was the significance of the Brooks-Sumner incident?
What was the significance of the Brooks-Sumner incident?
What was the objective of John Brown's raid on Harpers Ferry?
What was the objective of John Brown's raid on Harpers Ferry?
What was the significance of Uncle Tom's Cabin?
What was the significance of Uncle Tom's Cabin?
What was the purpose of the Missouri Compromise of 1820?
What was the purpose of the Missouri Compromise of 1820?
What was the concept of "Manifest Destiny"?
What was the concept of "Manifest Destiny"?
What was the main reason for the westward migration of Americans in the early 19th century?
What was the main reason for the westward migration of Americans in the early 19th century?
Which of the following was NOT a major westward trail used by American settlers?
Which of the following was NOT a major westward trail used by American settlers?
What event sparked the Texas Revolution against Mexico?
What event sparked the Texas Revolution against Mexico?
Why did the United States initially hesitate to annex Texas after its independence?
Why did the United States initially hesitate to annex Texas after its independence?
What was the significance of the Battle of the Alamo during the Texas Revolution?
What was the significance of the Battle of the Alamo during the Texas Revolution?
What was the outcome of the Battle of San Jacinto during the Texas Revolution?
What was the outcome of the Battle of San Jacinto during the Texas Revolution?
What was the significance of the election of 1844 in relation to the annexation of Texas?
What was the significance of the election of 1844 in relation to the annexation of Texas?
Which group of immigrants was specifically mentioned in the text as contributing to the westward migration during the 19th century?
Which group of immigrants was specifically mentioned in the text as contributing to the westward migration during the 19th century?
Study Notes
Manifest Destiny and the Mexican-American War
- James K. Polk, a Democrat, wins the presidential election of 1844, promising to annex Texas and fulfill America's "Manifest Destiny"
- Henry Clay, a Whig, opposes annexation, fearing war with Mexico
- Polk annexes Texas in 1845, angering Mexico and leading to the Mexican-American War (1846-1848)
- The war is fought over Manifest Destiny, Texas annexation, and boundary disputes
- The Treaty of Guadalupe Hidalgo ends the war, with Mexico ceding a large amount of land to the US, including present-day California, Nevada, Utah, Arizona, New Mexico, Texas, and parts of Colorado, Kansas, Oklahoma, and Wyoming
The Compromise of 1850
- The Compromise of 1850 addresses the balance of power in the Senate, with the admission of California as a free state and the strengthening of the Fugitive Slave Act
- The compromise also creates the Utah Territory and the New Mexico Territory, with popular sovereignty deciding the issue of slavery
- The Compromise is brokered by Henry Clay, with Daniel Webster and John C. Calhoun also playing key roles
Growing Tensions and the Road to War
- The Kansas-Nebraska Act of 1854 repeals the Missouri Compromise, leading to pro-slavery and anti-slavery violence in Kansas
- The Republican Party is formed in response to the Kansas-Nebraska Act, with the goal of preventing the spread of slavery
- The Dred Scott decision of 1857 declares that slaves are not citizens and have no right to sue in court
- John Brown's raid on Harpers Ferry in 1859 attempts to spark a slave revolt and is seen as a catalyst for the Civil War
Lincoln and the Election of 1860
- Abraham Lincoln, a Republican, wins the presidential election of 1860, though he is not on the ballot in many Southern states
- Lincoln's election sparks secession, with South Carolina being the first state to leave the Union, followed by several other Southern states
- The Crittenden Compromise, a last-ditch effort to save the Union, fails, leading to the outbreak of the Civil War
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Test your knowledge on the Missouri Compromise of 1820, created by Henry Clay to maintain the balance between slave and free states in the United States. Learn about the key provisions such as the admission of Missouri as a slave state and Maine as a free state, and the establishment of the 36°30' border for slavery regulation.
