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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?

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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What were Jackson's

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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Why did the Whig Party ultimately break apart by 1856?

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

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

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Which type of organization is Freemasonry classified as?

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

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

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What event is historically known as the Southampton Insurrection?

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Which consequence followed the Southampton Insurrection led by Nat Turner?

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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Which leader was at the forefront of the Southampton Insurrection?

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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Flashcards

Missouri Crisis

A political conflict over the expansion of slavery in 1819, sparked by Missouri's statehood application.

Missouri Compromise

A 1820 agreement to resolve the Missouri Crisis, admitting Missouri as a slave state and Maine as a free state.

Balance of Power

Maintaining an equal number of slave and free states in the Senate.

Slavery Prohibition

Banning slavery in territories north of a specific latitude.

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Louisiana Purchase

Land territory acquired by the United States after 1803 and the focus of the Missouri Compromise.

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1824 Election

The 1824 presidential election was a close race with no candidate getting a majority of the Electoral College votes. As a result, the election was decided in the House of Representatives, which ultimately favored John Quincy Adams.

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Jackson's Anger

Andrew Jackson was deeply upset about losing the 1824 election. He believed that the outcome was illegitimate, resulting in the 'Corrupt Bargain' accusation against John Quincy Adams and Henry Clay.

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Democratic-Republican Split

After the 1824 election, the Democratic-Republican Party divided into two factions: those supporting Jackson and those opposing him. This division led to the emergence of the Democratic Party.

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1828 Election

In the 1828 election, Andrew Jackson, running as a Democrat, defeated the incumbent John Quincy Adams, who was running as a member of the Whig Party.

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Jackson's Image

Andrew Jackson was a military hero, and he used this image to appeal to the common people, presenting himself as a champion of their interests against the elite.

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Jacksonian Democrats

Supporters of Andrew Jackson who favored the interests of common Americans and opposed the elite.

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Bank of the United States

A powerful national bank that stabilized the economy by managing smaller banks and controlling money supply.

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Panic of 1819

A severe economic downturn that Jackson and his supporters blamed on the Bank of the United States, accusing it of irresponsible lending.

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Jackson's Veto

President Jackson's rejection of a bill to re-authorize the Bank of the United States, citing its unconstitutionality and threat to liberty.

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Pet Banks

State banks chosen by Jackson to receive federal funds after the Bank of the United States was shut down.

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Redistribution of Wealth

Critics of Jackson's actions believed he was moving money away from the rich and giving it to the poor, which they feared would lead to instability.

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Jackson's Dictatorship?

Opponents feared Jackson was trying to create a military dictatorship by using the poor to overthrow the powerful and seize control.

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Bank's Impact on Economy

Removing the Bank of the United States worsened economic problems rather than solving them, despite Jackson’s belief otherwise.

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Real Estate Bubble

A situation where the price of land or property rises significantly above its actual value, often due to speculation and excessive lending.

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Specie Circular Law

A law passed in 1836 requiring the purchase of federal land with hard currency (gold or silver), which contributed to the Panic of 1837.

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Run on the Bank

When a large number of people withdraw their deposits from a bank, fearing its collapse.

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Defaulting

Failing to repay a loan or meet a financial obligation.

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Whigs

A political party formed in opposition to President Andrew Jackson, known for their support of economic development and a strong national government.

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Tippecanoe and Tyler Too!

The campaign slogan for the Whig Party in the 1840 election, featuring William Henry Harrison and John Tyler.

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Freemasonry

A fraternal organization with roots in medieval stonemasons, known for its secrecy, rituals, and emphasis on Enlightenment ideals.

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Secular Fraternal Order

A non-religious brotherhood or organization, often focused on social interaction and mutual support.

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Elitism

Belief in the superiority of a select group of people, often based on wealth or social status.

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Transcendentalism

A philosophical movement emphasizing individual intuition, spiritual experience, and nature's importance.

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Individualism

A core principle of Transcendentalism that celebrates the uniqueness and potential of each individual.

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Temperance Movement

A social reform movement aimed at reducing alcohol consumption, often clashing with working-class traditions.

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Abolitionism

A movement dedicated to ending slavery, facing strong opposition and violence from those who profited from its continuation.

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Liberator

An anti-slavery newspaper founded by William Lloyd Garrison, advocating for immediate emancipation.

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Colonization Movement

Advocated for the resettlement of freed Black Americans to Africa, seen by many as a racist attempt to deny them full citizenship.

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Immediatists

Abolitionists who believed in the immediate abolition of slavery, opposed to gradual approaches.

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Elijah Lovejoy

A prominent abolitionist editor killed by a mob for his activism, highlighting the dangers faced by reformers.

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Gag Rule

A law passed in 1836 that prohibited discussion of abolitionist petitions in the House of Representatives, effectively silencing the debate on slavery.

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Pennsylvania Hall

A newly built hall in Philadelphia that was burned down by a mob in 1838 after hosting an anti-slavery convention.

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Nat Turner's Rebellion

A slave rebellion led by Nat Turner in 1831 in Southampton County, Virginia, resulting in the deaths of white people and a subsequent massacre of Black people.

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Southampton Insurrection

Another name for Nat Turner's Rebellion, highlighting the violent uprising of enslaved people in Southampton County, Virginia.

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Anti-Slavery Dissent

Opposition to slavery, often expressed through petitions, conventions, and public speeches.

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Consequences of Nat Turner's Rebellion

Following the rebellion, a wave of oppressive legislation was enacted, prohibiting the education, movement, and assembly of enslaved people. This further tightened control over enslaved people and fueled pro-slavery sentiments in the South.

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Deadliest Slave Revolt

Nat Turner's Rebellion was the deadliest slave revolt in U.S. history, with the rebels killing between 55 and 65 white people.

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Impact on Pro-Slavery Sentiment

Nat Turner's Rebellion strengthened pro-slavery convictions in the South, intensifying the debate over slavery and setting the stage for the Civil War.

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William Lloyd Garrison

A Massachusetts reformer who advocated for the gradual emancipation of slaves and the colonization of freed Black Americans in Liberia in the 1820s.

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The Liberator

An anti-slavery newspaper founded by William Lloyd Garrison in 1831, advocating for immediate emancipation of slaves.

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American Anti-Slavery Society

An organization founded by William Lloyd Garrison in 1833 to fight for the immediate abolition of slavery.

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Why did Garrison change his views on colonization?

Garrison initially supported colonization but later abandoned the idea when he was convinced by freed Black authors like David Walker and James Forten that it was a racist project that denied Black Americans their rights to full citizenship.

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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.

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