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Who was significant for her calming presence during the era of good feelings?
Who was significant for her calming presence during the era of good feelings?
What was the significance of the Louisiana Purchase during the era of good feelings?
What was the significance of the Louisiana Purchase during the era of good feelings?
Which explorer was the first to cross North America and reach the Pacific during the era of good feelings?
Which explorer was the first to cross North America and reach the Pacific during the era of good feelings?
What invention made a significant difference during the era of good feelings?
What invention made a significant difference during the era of good feelings?
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What concept emphasized domestic control and protection of the economy during the era of good feelings?
What concept emphasized domestic control and protection of the economy during the era of good feelings?
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In response to which historical event did Thomas Jefferson compare the mood of the American people to a 'fireball in the night'?
In response to which historical event did Thomas Jefferson compare the mood of the American people to a 'fireball in the night'?
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What was the single most important proximate cause for expansion in the US during the 19th century?
What was the single most important proximate cause for expansion in the US during the 19th century?
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What was a major impact of the Erie Canal on the US economy in the 19th century?
What was a major impact of the Erie Canal on the US economy in the 19th century?
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Who was the key figure behind the successful implementation of the Missouri Compromise?
Who was the key figure behind the successful implementation of the Missouri Compromise?
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Which factor contributed to the revitalization of slavery in the US during the 19th century?
Which factor contributed to the revitalization of slavery in the US during the 19th century?
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What led to the Battle of New Orleans during the War of 1812?
What led to the Battle of New Orleans during the War of 1812?
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What was a key objective of the nullification crisis in 1832 led by John C. Calhoun?
What was a key objective of the nullification crisis in 1832 led by John C. Calhoun?
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Who was the Presidential candidate in the Election of 1852 that supported the Compromise of 1850 and won the election?
Who was the Presidential candidate in the Election of 1852 that supported the Compromise of 1850 and won the election?
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Which event further polarized the U.S. Congress involving a Democratic Congressman from South Carolina and a Republican Senator?
Which event further polarized the U.S. Congress involving a Democratic Congressman from South Carolina and a Republican Senator?
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Who authored the Kansas-Nebraska Act along with Senator Stephen Douglas?
Who authored the Kansas-Nebraska Act along with Senator Stephen Douglas?
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Which Anti-slavery political party was formed in the 1850s?
Which Anti-slavery political party was formed in the 1850s?
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Who won the general election by denouncing the abolitionists and supporting noninterference by Congress with slavery in the territories in the Election of 1856?
Who won the general election by denouncing the abolitionists and supporting noninterference by Congress with slavery in the territories in the Election of 1856?
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What did the Freeport Doctrine developed by Stephen Douglas propose regarding slavery?
What did the Freeport Doctrine developed by Stephen Douglas propose regarding slavery?
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Who was the Chief Justice of the Supreme Court when the Dred Scott decision was made?
Who was the Chief Justice of the Supreme Court when the Dred Scott decision was made?
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In which event did heavily armed Pro-slavery radicals burn down most of the city of Lawrence?
In which event did heavily armed Pro-slavery radicals burn down most of the city of Lawrence?
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Which President defeated John C. Fremont in the Election of 1856?
Which President defeated John C. Fremont in the Election of 1856?
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Who was hanged after leading an unsuccessful raid at Harper's Ferry, Virginia, and was known as an abolitionist?
Who was hanged after leading an unsuccessful raid at Harper's Ferry, Virginia, and was known as an abolitionist?
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Which reformer was responsible for improving conditions in jails, poorhouses, and insane asylums in the 1820s?
Which reformer was responsible for improving conditions in jails, poorhouses, and insane asylums in the 1820s?
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Who authored 'Walker's Appeal,' a radical anti-slavery document?
Who authored 'Walker's Appeal,' a radical anti-slavery document?
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Who authored 'The Liberator,' an influential anti-slavery newspaper?
Who authored 'The Liberator,' an influential anti-slavery newspaper?
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Which Mexican general tried to crush the Texas revolt during the Texas Revolution?
Which Mexican general tried to crush the Texas revolt during the Texas Revolution?
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What was the main debate during the election of 1844?
What was the main debate during the election of 1844?
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Which event led to the War with Mexico?
Which event led to the War with Mexico?
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What was the purpose of the Wilmot Proviso?
What was the purpose of the Wilmot Proviso?
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'Nullification Crisis' in 1832 arose due to which issue?
'Nullification Crisis' in 1832 arose due to which issue?
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What happened at the battle of San Jacinto?
What happened at the battle of San Jacinto?
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Which compromise proposed keeping slavery out of California but allowing popular sovereignty in Utah and New Mexico?
Which compromise proposed keeping slavery out of California but allowing popular sovereignty in Utah and New Mexico?
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