8 Questions
Which event triggered a massive migration in search of wealth during the 1800s?
Gold Rush
What was a key provision of the Compromise of 1850 that upset the South?
California as a free state
Which legislation offered cheap or free land for farming and ranching in the 1800s?
Homestead Act
What motivated some religious groups, like Mormons, to migrate westward?
Religious freedom
What was the main objective of the Missouri Compromise?
To maintain a balance of power between free and slave states
Why did Southern states view Texas as an attractive option for annexation?
To expand slave territory
What belief fueled support for the annexation of Texas?
Annexation aligned with Manifest Destiny
How did the annexation of Texas contribute to the Mexican-American War?
It angered Mexico and helped precipitate the war
Test your knowledge on the significance of the Missouri Compromise, which aimed to maintain a balance of power between free and slave states while delaying the conflict over slavery. Learn how this compromise set a precedent for future territorial decisions in the United States.
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