Reformers and Movements in the 19th Century

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During the era of good feelings, what significant land purchase occurred?

Texas Purchase

Florida Purchase

Louisiana Purchase (correct)

Alaska Purchase

Who led the exploration of the west during the era of good feelings?

Lewis and Clark (correct)

Hudson and Fulton

Magellan and Vespucci

Cartier and Champlain

What was the role of Sacagawea during the era of good feelings?

Translator for Lewis and Clark (correct)

Navigator on the Mississippi River

French Soldier

Explorer of the West Coast

Which invention made a significant impact during the era of good feelings?

Eli Whitney's cotton gin Signup and view all the answers

What concept was emphasized during the era of good feelings to protect the economy?

Economic Nationalism Signup and view all the answers

Which event led to Thomas Jefferson comparing the public mood to a 'fireball in the night'?

The Missouri Compromise Signup and view all the answers

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

The cotton gin Signup and view all the answers

What was the main impact of the cotton gin on the institution of slavery?

Revitalized and expanded the institution of slavery Signup and view all the answers

Which battle during the War of 1812 resulted in a significant popularity boost for Andrew Jackson?

Battle of New Orleans Signup and view all the answers

What was the main goal of the temperance reform as mentioned in the text?

Eliminate alcohol production and transport Signup and view all the answers

Who proposed the idea of nullifying federal tariffs during the nullification crisis?

John C. Calhoun Signup and view all the answers

What was significant about the Auburn Penitentiary System as described in the text?

Promoted individualized inmate treatment throughout the day Signup and view all the answers

What was a key reason the Confederate States of America struggled to defeat the North during the Civil War?

Lack of railroad lines and industry Signup and view all the answers

What term is used to describe the Confederate defensive strategy that involved creating a long line to defend but not actively invading the Union?

Cordon Defense Signup and view all the answers

Which battle marked the bloodiest single day in American military history during the Civil War?

Sharpsburg/Antietam Signup and view all the answers

What major event split the Confederacy in two and gave the North control of the Mississippi River?

Fall of Atlanta Signup and view all the answers

Which amendment to the U.S. Constitution declared that all persons born in the U.S. are citizens and are guaranteed equal protection under the law?

14th amendment Signup and view all the answers

What angered Republicans in Congress during Congressional Reconstruction and led them to adopt a harsher plan towards southern whites?

Passage of Black Codes by southern legislatures Signup and view all the answers

What was the significance of the Nullification Crisis of 1832?

It led to Jackson enforcing federal law over state nullification attempts. Signup and view all the answers

Who was responsible for improving conditions in jails, poorhouses, and insane asylums in the 1820s?

Dorothea Dix Signup and view all the answers

What did Walker's Appeal call for in relation to slavery?

Slaves revolting against their masters. Signup and view all the answers

Which event led to the establishment of the Republic of Texas?

Texas Revolution Signup and view all the answers

What was the outcome of the War with Mexico?

US gained California, Nevada, Utah, New Mexico, Arizona, and Texas. Signup and view all the answers

What was a key component of Henry Clay's compromise for California?

Organize the southwest with slavery restrictions. Signup and view all the answers

What did Stephen Douglas' compromise for California include?

Allowing California to decide on slavery through popular sovereignty. Signup and view all the answers

What did the Wilmot Proviso propose?

'Neither slavery nor involuntary servitude shall exist in any territory.' Signup and view all the answers

'The Liberator' was an anti-slavery newspaper written by whom?

'William Lloyd Garrison' Signup and view all the answers

Who won the presidency in the Election of 1852 due to his support for the Compromise of 1850?

Franklin Pierce Signup and view all the answers

What did John Brown do at Pottawatomie Creek, Kansas?

Murdered proslavery settlers Signup and view all the answers

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

A.P. Butler Signup and view all the answers

Which event further polarized Congress involving a Democratic Congressman and a Republican Senator?

Bleeding Kansas Signup and view all the answers

What was the outcome of the Dred Scott Decision by the U.S. Supreme Court?

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

Which individual was the Chief Justice of the Supreme Court during the Dred Scott Decision?

Roger B. Taney Signup and view all the answers

What did the Freeport Doctrine proposed by Stephen Douglas suggest about slavery?

Exclusion of slavery in a territory by refusing to enact laws protecting it Signup and view all the answers