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What was the single most important proximate cause for expansion in the US?
What was the single most important proximate cause for expansion in the US?
- The cotton gin (correct)
- The steamboats
- The Erie Canal
- The Auburn Penitentiary System
Who proposed the idea of nullifying a federal law during the Nullification Crisis?
Who proposed the idea of nullifying a federal law during the Nullification Crisis?
- James Talmadge Jr.
- Andrew Jackson
- John C. Calhoun (correct)
- Henry Clay
Where did the War of 1812 occur?
Where did the War of 1812 occur?
- New Orleans (correct)
- Erie Canal
- Albany
- Tecumseh
What was the goal of the temperance reform movement?
What was the goal of the temperance reform movement?
Which transportation method allowed for the movement of people and products through water and canals in the early 19th century?
Which transportation method allowed for the movement of people and products through water and canals in the early 19th century?
Who led the successful Missouri Compromise that brought in two states at once, one slave, and one free?
Who led the successful Missouri Compromise that brought in two states at once, one slave, and one free?
What significant event took place during the Era of Good Feelings?
What significant event took place during the Era of Good Feelings?
Which individual played a significant role in exploring the west during the Era of Good Feelings?
Which individual played a significant role in exploring the west during the Era of Good Feelings?
What was one effect of the high birth rate and low infant mortality during the Era of Good Feelings?
What was one effect of the high birth rate and low infant mortality during the Era of Good Feelings?
Which invention made a significant impact during the Era of Good Feelings?
Which invention made a significant impact during the Era of Good Feelings?
What concept was emphasized during the Era of Good Feelings in terms of the economy?
What concept was emphasized during the Era of Good Feelings in terms of the economy?
In Thomas Jefferson's analogy in 'Fireball in the Night', what did the disturbed mood of the American people symbolize?
In Thomas Jefferson's analogy in 'Fireball in the Night', what did the disturbed mood of the American people symbolize?
How did the Constitution of the Confederate States of America differ from the United States Constitution?
How did the Constitution of the Confederate States of America differ from the United States Constitution?
What was the strategy known as 'Cordon Defense' adopted by the Confederates during the Civil War?
What was the strategy known as 'Cordon Defense' adopted by the Confederates during the Civil War?
Which event marked the beginning of the American Civil War?
Which event marked the beginning of the American Civil War?
What was the significance of the Battle of Sharpsburg (Antietam) during the Civil War?
What was the significance of the Battle of Sharpsburg (Antietam) during the Civil War?
Which amendment to the U.S. Constitution abolished slavery?
Which amendment to the U.S. Constitution abolished slavery?
'Congressional Reconstruction' was characterized by:
'Congressional Reconstruction' was characterized by:
What was Dorothea Dix responsible for improving in the 1820's?
What was Dorothea Dix responsible for improving in the 1820's?
Which individual called for voluntary freeing of slaves in Walker's Appeal?
Which individual called for voluntary freeing of slaves in Walker's Appeal?
What did William Lloyd Garrison call for in 'The Liberator'?
What did William Lloyd Garrison call for in 'The Liberator'?
Who led the Texans to defeat the Mexican army at San Jacinto?
Who led the Texans to defeat the Mexican army at San Jacinto?
Which event led to the War with Mexico?
Which event led to the War with Mexico?
What was the significance of the Wilmot Proviso?
What was the significance of the Wilmot Proviso?
Who was the Democratic nominee in the Election of 1852?
Who was the Democratic nominee in the Election of 1852?
What did the Freeport Doctrine propose?
What did the Freeport Doctrine propose?
Who was the Chief Justice of the Supreme Court during the Dred Scott Decision?
Who was the Chief Justice of the Supreme Court during the Dred Scott Decision?
What was the impact of the Sack of Lawrence?
What was the impact of the Sack of Lawrence?
Which president won the general election by denouncing abolitionists and supporting the Compromise of 1850?
Which president won the general election by denouncing abolitionists and supporting the Compromise of 1850?
What event led to further polarization in Congress?
What event led to further polarization in Congress?
Who authored the Kansas-Nebraska Act along with Stephen Douglas?
Who authored the Kansas-Nebraska Act along with Stephen Douglas?
What was the Gadsden Purchase about?
What was the Gadsden Purchase about?
