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What did Southerners often do with their profits from agriculture?
What did Southerners often do with their profits from agriculture?
- Donated to charity organizations
- Re-invested in more land and more slaves (correct)
- Sponsored educational programs
- Invested in growing other industries
What did the Kansas-Nebraska Act allow for?
What did the Kansas-Nebraska Act allow for?
- Abolition of slavery in the South
- Prohibition of slavery in all territories
- Autonomous rule by Native American tribes
- Popular sovereignty over the issue of slavery (correct)
Who were the Border Ruffians in Kansas?
Who were the Border Ruffians in Kansas?
- Anti-slavery settlers from Kansas
- Missouri farmers who supported slavery (correct)
- Native American tribes in the region
- Abolitionists from New England
What was the primary goal of the Pro-Slavery Supporters in response to the Slavery Compromises?
What was the primary goal of the Pro-Slavery Supporters in response to the Slavery Compromises?
What was the main grievance of Women's Rights advocates at the time?
What was the main grievance of Women's Rights advocates at the time?
What did John Brown advocate for with his actions in Kansas?
What did John Brown advocate for with his actions in Kansas?
What were the primary push factors that led immigrants to leave their home countries and come to America?
What were the primary push factors that led immigrants to leave their home countries and come to America?
What were the primary pull factors that attracted immigrants to America?
What were the primary pull factors that attracted immigrants to America?
How did inventions like the steam engine and railroads contribute to immigration in America?
How did inventions like the steam engine and railroads contribute to immigration in America?
Why did the Northern states develop more industries and cities compared to the Southern states?
Why did the Northern states develop more industries and cities compared to the Southern states?
How did the cotton gin contribute to the growth of the Southern economy?
How did the cotton gin contribute to the growth of the Southern economy?
What was the primary source of labor on Southern plantations?
What was the primary source of labor on Southern plantations?
