37 Questions
What was a significant difference in the Confederate constitution compared to the U.S. constitution?
6-year term limits that cannot be consecutive
Which event is described as the beginning of the American Civil War?
Fort Sumter crisis
Who was the Vice President of the Confederate States of America?
Alexander H. Stephens
What was the Confederate strategy known as 'Cordon Defense' focused on?
Creating a defensive line without moving backward
Which battle is considered a turning point in the American Civil War and resulted in a Union victory?
Battle of Gettysburg
'Presidential Reconstruction' was characterized by which requirement for states that had seceded during the Civil War?
End slavery and pledge loyalty to the U.S.
What was the single most important proximate cause for expansion in the US, according to the text?
The revitalization of the institution of slavery due to cotton production expansion
In what battle during the War of 1812 did Jackson defeat the British army, resulting in a significant boost in popularity for Jackson?
Battle of New Orleans
Who proposed the idea of nullifying tariffs, leading to the Nullification Crisis in 1832?
John C. Calhoun
What was the goal of the temperance reform movement led by churches, business owners, and women's groups?
To stop people from drinking, selling, making, and transporting alcohol
What system was implemented at Auburn Penitentiary where inmates had to work in groups throughout the day?
Congregate system
What was the main reason behind the shift in trade flow from north to south to east to west, according to the text?
The opening of railroads from east to west
Who was the Democratic candidate in the Election of 1856?
James Buchanan
What was the outcome of the Lincoln-Douglas Debates for Stephen Douglas?
He lost the election due to his unpopular Freeport Doctrine.
Which U.S. general defeated Santa Anna in the Mexican War?
Winfield Scott
Who was Chief Justice of the Supreme Court during the Dred Scott decision?
Roger B. Taney
What did John Brown do at Pottawatomie Creek?
Dragged 5 pro-slavery settlers from beds and murdered them.
Which event further polarized Congress in the mid-1800s?
Preston Brooks beating Charles Sumner
Who wrote 'Uncle Tom's Cabin'?
Harriet Beecher Stowe
'Bleeding Kansas' refers to:
The burning of Lawrence by pro-slavery radicals.
What was the result of the Election of 1860 on the Democratic Party?
A split among Southern Democrats causing a push for a protective slavery amendment.
What did the Gadsden Purchase involve?
The agreement between Mexico and the US giving parts of New Mexico and Arizona for $10 million.
What was the significance of the Nullification Crisis of 1832?
It was the first time a state nullified a federal law.
Which individual was known for calling for the voluntary freeing of slaves?
Lucretia Mott
What was the purpose of Walker's Appeal?
To advocate for immediate abolition of slavery
Why was the Election of 1848 significant in U.S. history?
Zachary Taylor was elected president based on his honesty and ignorance.
What was Henry Clay's compromise proposal regarding California?
Banning slavery in California altogether.
Which territory did the Wilmot Proviso aim to prevent slavery from expanding into?
Any territory acquired from Mexico.
Who was the Mexican general who faced defeat in battles against Winfield Scott and Zachary Taylor?
Antonio Lopez de Santa Anna
In what context did the Bear Flag Republic emerge?
Following the Gold Rush in California
'San Jacinto' is historically significant due to what event?
'The Texans defeated the Mexican army'
During the era of good feelings, what significant land acquisition took place?
Louisiana Purchase
Who led the exploration of the West with a 20-person crew during the era of good feelings?
Lewis and Clark
Which individual was known for being the first to cross North America and reach the Pacific during the era of good feelings?
York
What invention made a significant impact during the era of good feelings by revolutionizing cotton production?
Eli Whitney's cotton gin
Which event led to Thomas Jefferson describing the American people's mood as comparable to a town responding to a fire in the middle of the night?
Missouri Compromise
What characterized the economic policy of Economic Nationalism during the era of good feelings?
Emphasis on domestic control and protection of the economy
Test your knowledge on reformers and movements from the 19th century, including Dorothea Dix's work with the mentally ill, the activism of Lucretia Mott, Elizabeth Cady Stanton, and Susan B. Anthony for women's rights, and efforts to reduce slavery in America.
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