Reform Movements in the 19th Century

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During the era of good feelings, which event contributed to the growth of the United States?

Louisiana Purchase (correct)

California Gold Rush

Boston Tea Party

Salem Witch Trials

Who led the expedition to explore the West during the era of good feelings?

Abraham Lincoln

Thomas Edison

George Washington

Lewis and Clark (correct)

Which individual was known for being the first to cross North America and reach the Pacific during the era of good feelings?

Susan B. Anthony

Pocahontas

Sacagawea (correct)

Amelia Earhart

What invention had a significant impact on the economy during the era of good feelings?

Cotton Gin Signup and view all the answers

Which concept was emphasized in terms of the economy during the era of good feelings?

Economic Nationalism Signup and view all the answers

'Fireball in the Night' was a metaphor used by Thomas Jefferson to describe:

The Missouri Compromise Signup and view all the answers

What was the single most important proximate cause for expansion in the US?

The cotton gin Signup and view all the answers

Where did the fighting occur during the War of 1812?

All of the above Signup and view all the answers

What was the goal of the temperance reform movement?

To stop people from drinking, selling, making, & transporting alcohol Signup and view all the answers

Who proposed the idea of nullifying a federal law during the nullification crisis?

John C. Calhoun Signup and view all the answers

What was the main outcome of the successful Missouri Compromise?

A compromise line was established for future states' slavery status Signup and view all the answers

Which event boosted Andrew Jackson's popularity significantly during the War of 1812?

Battle of New Orleans Signup and view all the answers

Who won the presidency in the Election of 1852?

Franklin Pierce Signup and view all the answers

What was the outcome of the Dred Scott Decision?

Dred Scott was considered property, not a citizen Signup and view all the answers

Who led the raid at Harper's Ferry in 1859?

John Brown Signup and view all the answers

What was the Freeport Doctrine associated with?

Excluding slavery from new territories Signup and view all the answers

Who defeated Santa Anna in the Mexican War?

Winfield Scott Signup and view all the answers

What did the Gadsden Purchase involve?

$10 million exchange for parts of New Mexico & Arizona Signup and view all the answers

Which event further polarized the Congress in the pre-Civil War period?

Sack of Lawrence Signup and view all the answers

Who authored the Kansas-Nebraska Act with Senator Stephen Douglas?

A.P. Butler Signup and view all the answers

'Bleeding Kansas' refers to:

'Massacre of Pottawatomie Creek' by pro-slavery forces Signup and view all the answers

What was the main reason for Dorothea Dix's involvement in improving conditions in jails, poorhouses, and insane asylums?

To advocate for the rights of mentally ill individuals Signup and view all the answers

Which document called for slaves to revolt against their masters and argued that all men are created equal?

Walker's Appeal Signup and view all the answers

What did the Bear Flag Republic refer to?

A rebellion led by John C. Fremont in California Signup and view all the answers

Why was the War with Mexico significant according to the text?

First time invading another country Signup and view all the answers

What did the Wilmot Proviso propose?

Banning slavery and involuntary servitude in territories Signup and view all the answers

Who won the Election of 1848, portraying characteristics of being honest and ignorant?

Zachary Taylor Signup and view all the answers