Missouri Crisis and Compromise Quiz

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What was a significant outcome of the Missouri Compromise of 1820 in terms of state admissions?

Maine was allowed to join as a slave state.

Kentucky was admitted as a free state.

Missouri was admitted as a slave state. (correct)

Arkansas was prohibited from becoming a slave state.

Which statement accurately describes the latitude line established by the Missouri Compromise?

Slavery was allowed north of the line.

The line was established based on the geography of the Mississippi River.

Slavery was prohibited in new states north of the line. (correct)

The line divided free and slave states based on population.

What proposal did Congressman James Tallmadge introduce regarding Missouri's statehood?

To restrict the expansion of slavery into Missouri. (correct)

To allow unrestricted slavery in all territories.

To limit the number of slaves in Missouri.

To grant Missouri immediate statehood without restrictions.

What was the purpose of the temporary “Balance of Power” established by the Missouri Compromise?

To maintain an equal number of slave and free states in the Senate. Signup and view all the answers

How many slave laborers were present in Missouri before its admission as a state?

10,000 Signup and view all the answers

What event is considered a pivotal moment in the political career of Andrew Jackson during the 1824 presidential election?

He lost the Electoral College vote despite winning the popular vote. Signup and view all the answers

Which accusation did Jackson's supporters levy against Adams during the 1828 election?

He offered a prostitute to foreign dignitaries. Signup and view all the answers

What was a major consequence of the rivalry between Jackson and Adams following the 1824 election?

The foundation of the Whig Party to oppose Jackson. Signup and view all the answers

How did Jackson's background as a military hero influence his presidency?

It helped him gain support from ordinary white Americans. Signup and view all the answers

What was a significant factor that led to the political conflict during Jackson's presidency?

The contrasting appeals to ordinary citizens versus the elite. Signup and view all the answers

What was the primary reason Jackson opposed the recharter of the Bank of the United States in 1832?

He thought it was unconstitutional and dangerous to liberties. Signup and view all the answers

How did Andrew Jackson view the role of the Bank of the United States in the economy?

As a powerful entity undermining the economic stability of smaller banks. Signup and view all the answers

What were Jackson's

He accused it of being corrupt and elitist. Signup and view all the answers

What significant action did Jackson take to undermine the Bank of the United States after vetoing its recharter?

He transferred federal funds to state banks known as 'pet banks'. Signup and view all the answers

What did Jackson’s opponents accuse him of during his presidency related to his banking policies?

Redistributing wealth and seeking dictatorship. Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following statements accurately reflects Jackson's political strategy regarding his presidency?

He leveraged his military status to secure populist support. Signup and view all the answers

What was a major economic consequence of Jackson's victory over the Bank of the United States?

It deepened the financial crisis in America. Signup and view all the answers

What was a commonly held belief among Jackson's supporters regarding the Bank of the United States?

It prioritized the interests of wealthy elites at the expense of the poor. Signup and view all the answers

What was a primary cause of the economic downturn during the Panic of 1837?

Poorly regulated banking practices and land speculation Signup and view all the answers

What effect did the Specie Circular Law of 1836 have on the economy?

It required federal land purchases to be made in hard currency Signup and view all the answers

How did the number of state-chartered banks change in the period leading up to the Panic of 1837?

They increased significantly Signup and view all the answers

Which slogan was associated with the Whig presidential campaign in 1840?

Tippecanoe and Tyler Too Signup and view all the answers

What major consequence resulted from the bank runs that occurred in 1837?

Numerous banks failed due to liquidity issues Signup and view all the answers

Why did the Whig Party ultimately break apart by 1856?

Divisions over the issue of slavery Signup and view all the answers

What was the impact of Jackson's bank veto on the banking system?

It reduced the amount of hard currency banks held Signup and view all the answers

What happened to land value as a result of the economic bubble burst?

It decreased significantly Signup and view all the answers

Which type of organization is Freemasonry classified as?

A secular fraternal order with Enlightenment ideals Signup and view all the answers

What characterized the financial environment prior to the Panic of 1837?

A boom due to high cotton prices and credit availability Signup and view all the answers

What was the significant action taken by Congress in 1836 concerning political expression?

They enacted the gag rule prohibiting abolitionist petitions. Signup and view all the answers

What event is historically known as the Southampton Insurrection?

A rebellion led by enslaved Virginians in 1831. Signup and view all the answers

Which consequence followed the Southampton Insurrection led by Nat Turner?

A massacre of Black people and stricter laws against them. Signup and view all the answers

How did white southerners respond to the fears regarding abolitionists inciting rebellion?

They aggressively purged antislavery dissent. Signup and view all the answers

What was one effect of the actions taken by Congress under the gag rule?

It silenced discussions on slavery in Congress. Signup and view all the answers

Which principle did Transcendentalists emphasize as a guide for discovering truth and moral action?

Internal spiritual principle Signup and view all the answers

Which American intellectual movement was influenced by British Romanticism and German idealism?

Transcendentalism Signup and view all the answers

How did the middle-class movement for temperance affect lower-class workers during the 19th century?

It led to increased tensions regarding social control. Signup and view all the answers

What was one of the main reasons the Colonization Movement faced opposition from Freed Black authors?

They believed it reinforced racist ideologies. Signup and view all the answers

What was a common perception of abolitionists among the general white American population in the 1800s?

They were considered a fringe group causing division. Signup and view all the answers

What was the primary goal of William Lloyd Garrison's actions in the early 19th century?

Promoting the immediate abolition of slavery. Signup and view all the answers

How did northern mobs react to the abolitionist movement in the 1800s?

They violently opposed and attacked abolitionist efforts. Signup and view all the answers

Which aspect of Transcendentalism distinguishes it uniquely as an American philosophical movement?

Celebration of individualism and optimism. Signup and view all the answers

What was a significant impact of the Southampton Insurrection on legislation regarding enslaved people?

It resulted in a new wave of oppressive laws restricting enslaved people's rights. Signup and view all the answers

Which leader was at the forefront of the Southampton Insurrection?

Nat Turner Signup and view all the answers

What was the estimated number of White individuals killed during the Southampton Insurrection?

55 to 65 Signup and view all the answers

What consequence followed the Southampton Insurrection that affected the Black community?

A massacre of nearly 200 Black individuals occurred. Signup and view all the answers

How did the Southampton Insurrection influence pro-slavery sentiments in the South?

It reinforced existing anti-abolitionist beliefs. Signup and view all the answers

What stance did David Walker and James Forten take regarding the Colonization Movement?

They viewed it as inherently racist and advocated for African American rights. Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following actions was NOT taken by William Lloyd Garrison?

Promoting the Colonization Movement. Signup and view all the answers

In what year was the American Anti-Slavery Society founded?

1833 Signup and view all the answers

What was a significant belief held by Garrison regarding African Americans and American liberty?

They possess an inherent right to the benefits of American liberty. Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following statements best describes Garrison's approach to abolition?

He promoted immediate emancipation and equal rights for African Americans. Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

Missouri Crisis of 1819

Congressman Tallmadge proposed restricting slavery's expansion in Missouri.

Missouri Compromise of 1820

Missouri admitted as a slave state, Maine as a free state.
Divided Louisiana Purchase territory along a latitude line.
Slavery prohibited in new states north of the line, allowed in the south.
Created a temporary balance of power in the Senate between slave and free states.
Missouri already had 10,000 enslaved laborers, and was part of the Southern slave state bloc.

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Test your knowledge on the Missouri Crisis of 1819 and the Missouri Compromise of 1820. This quiz covers key proposals, state admissions, and the implications of slavery in the United States. Dive into the critical events that shaped the balance of power between slave and free states.