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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?
- Cotton gin (correct)
- Erie Canal
- Nullification crisis
- Steamboats
Who defeated the British in the Battle of New Orleans during the War of 1812?
Who defeated the British in the Battle of New Orleans during the War of 1812?
- General Tecumseh
- General Jackson (correct)
- General Washington
- General Ghent
What was one of the goals of the temperance reform movement?
What was one of the goals of the temperance reform movement?
- To promote alcohol consumption
- To legalize all drugs
- To increase alcohol production
- To stop people from drinking alcohol (correct)
Which event led to Southerners wanting to nullify tariffs in 1832?
Which event led to Southerners wanting to nullify tariffs in 1832?
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?
What system was used in Auburn Penitentiary where inmates worked and ate together in groups but could not talk to each other?
What system was used in Auburn Penitentiary where inmates worked and ate together in groups but could not talk to each other?
During the era of good feelings, what significant event led to the exploration of the west?
During the era of good feelings, what significant event led to the exploration of the west?
Which individual played a significant role in the exploration of the west during the era of good feelings?
Which individual played a significant role in the exploration of the west during the era of good feelings?
What was the economic policy that emphasized domestic control and protection of the economy during the era of good feelings?
What was the economic policy that emphasized domestic control and protection of the economy during the era of good feelings?
Which event prompted Thomas Jefferson to compare the American people's mood to a town on fire in the middle of the night?
Which event prompted Thomas Jefferson to compare the American people's mood to a town on fire in the middle of the night?
What technological innovation had a significant impact during the era of good feelings by revolutionizing cotton production?
What technological innovation had a significant impact during the era of good feelings by revolutionizing cotton production?
Which duo conducted an extensive exploration journey during the era of good feelings, contributing to the growth of ecological and social knowledge?
Which duo conducted an extensive exploration journey during the era of good feelings, contributing to the growth of ecological and social knowledge?
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?
Which document called for slaves to revolt against their masters and argued that all men are created equal?
Which document called for slaves to revolt against their masters and argued that all men are created equal?
The phrase 'manifest destiny' related to beliefs about which of the following?
The phrase 'manifest destiny' related to beliefs about which of the following?
Who was the Mexican general who tried to crush the Texas revolt?
Who was the Mexican general who tried to crush the Texas revolt?
What was the significance of the war with Mexico?
What was the significance of the war with Mexico?
What did the Wilmot Proviso propose related to slavery?
What did the Wilmot Proviso propose related to slavery?
Who won the election of 1848?
Who won the election of 1848?
'Popular sovereignty' was associated with which politician's compromise related to California?
'Popular sovereignty' was associated with which politician's compromise related to California?
'36 30 line' was part of which historical agreement or compromise?
'36 30 line' was part of which historical agreement or compromise?
Why were the Confederate States of America unable to defeat the North during the Civil War?
Why were the Confederate States of America unable to defeat the North during the Civil War?
What differentiated the Confederate Constitution from the United States Constitution?
What differentiated the Confederate Constitution from the United States Constitution?
What defensive strategy did the Confederates employ during the Civil War?
What defensive strategy did the Confederates employ during the Civil War?
Which event resulted in the splitting of the Confederacy in two and granted the North control of the Mississippi River?
Which event resulted in the splitting of the Confederacy in two and granted the North control of the Mississippi River?
What was the purpose of Presidential Reconstruction during the post-Civil War era?
What was the purpose of Presidential Reconstruction during the post-Civil War era?
What measure adopted by Congress indicated a harsher stance on Southern whites and stronger protections for freed blacks during Congressional Reconstruction?
What measure adopted by Congress indicated a harsher stance on Southern whites and stronger protections for freed blacks during Congressional Reconstruction?
Who defeated Senator Charles Sumner in a physical altercation on the Senate floor?
Who defeated Senator Charles Sumner in a physical altercation on the Senate floor?
Which individual led an unsuccessful raid at Harper's Ferry, Virginia, and was subsequently hanged?
Which individual led an unsuccessful raid at Harper's Ferry, Virginia, and was subsequently hanged?
Who proposed the creation of two new states, Nebraska and Kansas, and the introduction of popular sovereignty?
Who proposed the creation of two new states, Nebraska and Kansas, and the introduction of popular sovereignty?
Which President supported the Compromise of 1850 and was elected during the Election of 1852?
Which President supported the Compromise of 1850 and was elected during the Election of 1852?
Who developed the Freeport Doctrine stating that slavery exclusion could be determined by voters' refusal to enact laws protecting slave property?
Who developed the Freeport Doctrine stating that slavery exclusion could be determined by voters' refusal to enact laws protecting slave property?
Which U.S. General defeated Santa Anna in the Mexican War?
Which U.S. General defeated Santa Anna in the Mexican War?
Who was the author of 'Uncle Tom's Cabin' that depicted white southerners?
Who was the author of 'Uncle Tom's Cabin' that depicted white southerners?
Who sued for freedom in the Dred Scott Decision case?
Who sued for freedom in the Dred Scott Decision case?
Which event involved heavily armed Pro-slavery radicals burning most of the city of Lawrence?
Which event involved heavily armed Pro-slavery radicals burning most of the city of Lawrence?
Who authored the Kansas-Nebraska Act along with Senator Stephen Douglas?
Who authored the Kansas-Nebraska Act along with Senator Stephen Douglas?
What was the impact of the cotton gin on the expansion of cotton production in the US?
What was the impact of the cotton gin on the expansion of cotton production in the US?
What was a key outcome of the nullification crisis in 1832?
What was a key outcome of the nullification crisis in 1832?
What was the goal of the temperance reform movement in the early 19th century?
What was the goal of the temperance reform movement in the early 19th century?
Which historical event led to a change in trade flow from North to South to East to West in the United States?
Which historical event led to a change in trade flow from North to South to East to West in the United States?
Who was the primary architect behind the successful Missouri Compromise in the early 19th century?
Who was the primary architect behind the successful Missouri Compromise in the early 19th century?
What was a significant outcome of the Battle of New Orleans during the War of 1812?
What was a significant outcome of the Battle of New Orleans during the War of 1812?
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?
How did Thomas Jefferson describe the American people's mood during the Missouri Compromise era?
How did Thomas Jefferson describe the American people's mood during the Missouri Compromise era?
What was the role of Sacagawea during the era of good feelings?
What was the role of Sacagawea during the era of good feelings?
What innovation had a significant impact during the era of good feelings by revolutionizing cotton production?
What innovation had a significant impact during the era of good feelings by revolutionizing cotton production?
Which statement best describes the tone set by Thomas Jefferson in his letter to Adams during the Missouri Compromise era?
Which statement best describes the tone set by Thomas Jefferson in his letter to Adams during the Missouri Compromise era?
What factor contributed to the popularity growth and stability during the era of good feelings?
What factor contributed to the popularity growth and stability during the era of good feelings?
What was the main reason the Confederate States of America were unable to defeat the North during the Civil War?
What was the main reason the Confederate States of America were unable to defeat the North during the Civil War?
What differentiated the Confederate Constitution from the United States Constitution?
What differentiated the Confederate Constitution from the United States Constitution?
Why did Lincoln portray the outcome of the Battle of Sharpsburg (Antietam) as a victory despite it being a draw?
Why did Lincoln portray the outcome of the Battle of Sharpsburg (Antietam) as a victory despite it being a draw?
What was the effect of the Vicksburg battle on the course of the Civil War?
What was the effect of the Vicksburg battle on the course of the Civil War?
Why did Congressional Reconstruction become harsher towards Southern whites and more protective of freed blacks?
Why did Congressional Reconstruction become harsher towards Southern whites and more protective of freed blacks?
Which event marked the beginning of the American Civil War?
Which event marked the beginning of the American Civil War?
Who won the presidential election of 1856 by denouncing abolitionists and supporting noninterference with slavery in the territories?
Who won the presidential election of 1856 by denouncing abolitionists and supporting noninterference with slavery in the territories?
What was the role of Stephen Douglas in the Lincoln-Douglas Debates?
What was the role of Stephen Douglas in the Lincoln-Douglas Debates?
Which Chief Justice presided over the U.S. Supreme Court during the Dred Scott Decision?
Which Chief Justice presided over the U.S. Supreme Court during the Dred Scott Decision?
What did the Gadsden Purchase entail?
What did the Gadsden Purchase entail?
Who authored 'Uncle Tom's Cabin', a novel that depicted white southerners?
Who authored 'Uncle Tom's Cabin', a novel that depicted white southerners?
Which individual led an unsuccessful raid at Harper's Ferry, Virginia, resulting in his subsequent hanging?
Which individual led an unsuccessful raid at Harper's Ferry, Virginia, resulting in his subsequent hanging?
What was the main debate over during the election of 1844?
What was the main debate over during the election of 1844?
Why was the Nullification Crisis of 1832 significant?
Why was the Nullification Crisis of 1832 significant?
What was one of the primary goals of the Wilmot Proviso?
What was one of the primary goals of the Wilmot Proviso?
What did Stephen Douglas propose in his compromise for California?
What did Stephen Douglas propose in his compromise for California?
Which event marked the beginning of the Texas Revolution?
Which event marked the beginning of the Texas Revolution?
What was the significance of the Election of 1848?
What was the significance of the Election of 1848?
What was one result of the nullification crisis led by South Carolina in 1832?
What was one result of the nullification crisis led by South Carolina in 1832?
Which state emerged victorious in the Battle of San Jacinto?
Which state emerged victorious in the Battle of San Jacinto?
Why did South Carolina refuse to pay the federal tariff during the Nullification Crisis?
Why did South Carolina refuse to pay the federal tariff during the Nullification Crisis?
What was one key aspect of Henry Clay's compromise for California?
What was one key aspect of Henry Clay's compromise for California?
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