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During the era of good feelings, what significant land purchase occurred?
During the era of good feelings, what significant land purchase occurred?
Who led the exploration of the west during the era of good feelings?
Who led the exploration of the west during the era of good feelings?
What was the role of Sacagawea during the era of good feelings?
What was the role of Sacagawea 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?
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What concept was emphasized during the era of good feelings to protect the economy?
What concept was emphasized during the era of good feelings to protect the economy?
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Which event led to Thomas Jefferson comparing the public mood to a 'fireball in the night'?
Which event led to Thomas Jefferson comparing the public mood to a 'fireball in the night'?
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What was the single most important proximate cause for the expansion in the US as mentioned in the text?
What was the single most important proximate cause for the expansion in the US as mentioned in the text?
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What was the main impact of the cotton gin on the institution of slavery?
What was the main impact of the cotton gin on the institution of slavery?
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Which battle during the War of 1812 resulted in a significant popularity boost for Andrew Jackson?
Which battle during the War of 1812 resulted in a significant popularity boost for Andrew Jackson?
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What was the main goal of the temperance reform as mentioned in the text?
What was the main goal of the temperance reform as mentioned in the text?
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Who proposed the idea of nullifying federal tariffs during the nullification crisis?
Who proposed the idea of nullifying federal tariffs during the nullification crisis?
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What was significant about the Auburn Penitentiary System as described in the text?
What was significant about the Auburn Penitentiary System as described in the text?
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What was a key reason the Confederate States of America struggled to defeat the North during the Civil War?
What was a key reason the Confederate States of America struggled to defeat the North during the Civil War?
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What term is used to describe the Confederate defensive strategy that involved creating a long line to defend but not actively invading the Union?
What term is used to describe the Confederate defensive strategy that involved creating a long line to defend but not actively invading the Union?
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Which battle marked the bloodiest single day in American military history during the Civil War?
Which battle marked the bloodiest single day in American military history during the Civil War?
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What major event split the Confederacy in two and gave the North control of the Mississippi River?
What major event split the Confederacy in two and gave the North control of the Mississippi River?
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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?
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?
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What angered Republicans in Congress during Congressional Reconstruction and led them to adopt a harsher plan towards southern whites?
What angered Republicans in Congress during Congressional Reconstruction and led them to adopt a harsher plan towards southern whites?
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What was the significance of the Nullification Crisis of 1832?
What was the significance of the Nullification Crisis of 1832?
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Who was responsible for improving conditions in jails, poorhouses, and insane asylums in the 1820s?
Who was responsible for improving conditions in jails, poorhouses, and insane asylums in the 1820s?
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What did Walker's Appeal call for in relation to slavery?
What did Walker's Appeal call for in relation to slavery?
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Which event led to the establishment of the Republic of Texas?
Which event led to the establishment of the Republic of Texas?
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What was the outcome of the War with Mexico?
What was the outcome of the War with Mexico?
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What was a key component of Henry Clay's compromise for California?
What was a key component of Henry Clay's compromise for California?
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What did Stephen Douglas' compromise for California include?
What did Stephen Douglas' compromise for California include?
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What did the Wilmot Proviso propose?
What did the Wilmot Proviso propose?
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'The Liberator' was an anti-slavery newspaper written by whom?
'The Liberator' was an anti-slavery newspaper written by whom?
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Who won the presidency in the Election of 1852 due to his support for the Compromise of 1850?
Who won the presidency in the Election of 1852 due to his support for the Compromise of 1850?
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What did John Brown do at Pottawatomie Creek, Kansas?
What did John Brown do at Pottawatomie Creek, Kansas?
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Who authored the Kansas-Nebraska Act with Senator Stephen Douglas of Illinois?
Who authored the Kansas-Nebraska Act with Senator Stephen Douglas of Illinois?
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Which event further polarized Congress involving a Democratic Congressman and a Republican Senator?
Which event further polarized Congress involving a Democratic Congressman and a Republican Senator?
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What was the outcome of the Dred Scott Decision by the U.S. Supreme Court?
What was the outcome of the Dred Scott Decision by the U.S. Supreme Court?
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Which individual was the Chief Justice of the Supreme Court during the Dred Scott Decision?
Which individual was the Chief Justice of the Supreme Court during the Dred Scott Decision?
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What did the Freeport Doctrine proposed by Stephen Douglas suggest about slavery?
What did the Freeport Doctrine proposed by Stephen Douglas suggest about slavery?
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'The Sack of Lawrence' refers to what event in history?
'The Sack of Lawrence' refers to what event in history?
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Who defeated Republican candidate John C. Fremont in the Election of 1856?
Who defeated Republican candidate John C. Fremont in the Election of 1856?
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What was the main focus of the Republican Party formed in the 1850s?
What was the main focus of the Republican Party formed in the 1850s?
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