The Era of Good Feelings: US Expansion and Exploration

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What was the primary reason for the expedition of Lewis and Clark during the Era of Good Feelings?

To explore the Louisiana Purchase and gather ecological and social information (correct)

To establish a new trade route with the French

To assert American dominance over the British in the Pacific

To search for the lost city of gold in the west

What was the significance of Sacagawea during the Lewis and Clark expedition?

She was a cartographer who mapped the western territories

She was a skilled warrior who protected the crew

She was a translator and had a calming presence (correct)

She was the leader of the expedition

What was the main factor contributing to the population growth during the Era of Good Feelings?

High birth rate and low infant mortality (correct)

Large-scale immigration from Europe

The abolition of slavery

The expansion of the Louisiana Purchase

What invention revolutionized the cotton industry during the Era of Good Feelings?

Eli Whitney's cotton gin Signup and view all the answers

What was the term used by Thomas Jefferson to describe the mood of the American people in response to the Missouri Compromise?

A Fireball in the Night Signup and view all the answers

What was the primary economic ideology during the Era of Good Feelings?

Economic Nationalism Signup and view all the answers

What percentage of the world's cotton production came from the South?

Three-fourths Signup and view all the answers

What was the primary effect of the cotton gin on the institution of slavery?

It revitalized the institution of slavery Signup and view all the answers

What was the main purpose of the Erie Canal?

To allow western farmers to ship surplus crops to sell in the North and northern manufacturers to ship finished goods to sell in the West Signup and view all the answers

What was the result of the Nullification Crisis of 1832?

The crisis was resolved through a compromise that maintained the Union Signup and view all the answers

What was the main goal of the Temperance Reform movement?

To stop people from drinking, selling, making, and transporting alcohol Signup and view all the answers

What was the main feature of the Auburn Penitentiary System?

It was a system where inmates were kept in groups and forced to work together Signup and view all the answers

What was the main reason behind the Texas Revolution?

The quest for freedom and liberty as part of the Manifest Destiny Signup and view all the answers

Who was the leader of the Texas forces that defeated Antonio Lopez de Santa Anna?

Sam Houston Signup and view all the answers

What was the significance of the War with Mexico in American history?

It was the first time the United States invaded another country and led to a significant expansion of its territory Signup and view all the answers

What was the main purpose of the Wilmot Proviso?

To restrict the expansion of slavery in new territories Signup and view all the answers

Who wrote the most radical anti-slavery document, Walker's Appeal?

David Walker Signup and view all the answers

What was the main reason behind the Nullification Crisis of 1832?

The controversy surrounding the Tariff of 1828 Signup and view all the answers

What was the outcome of the election of 1844?

James Polk was elected President and he annexed Texas Signup and view all the answers

What was the main provision of the Compromise of 1850?

All of the above Signup and view all the answers

Who was the reformer and pioneer in the movement to treat the insane as mentally ill?

Dorothea Dix Signup and view all the answers

What was the significance of the 36°30' line?

It divided the North and South in the Louisiana Territory Signup and view all the answers

What was the main reason behind the Confederate States of America's inability to defeat the North?

Lack of railroad lines, industry, and European support Signup and view all the answers

What was the significance of the Emancipation Proclamation issued by President Lincoln?

It gave the Confederate States 100 days to return to the Union Signup and view all the answers

What was the outcome of the Battle of Sharpsburg (Antietam)?

A draw, with both sides suffering heavy losses Signup and view all the answers

What was the primary goal of the Union's Anaconda Plan?

To blockade the Confederacy's ports and cripple their economy Signup and view all the answers

What was the significance of the Battle of Vicksburg?

It gave the North control of the Mississippi River, splitting the Confederacy in two Signup and view all the answers

What was the main difference between Presidential Reconstruction and Congressional Reconstruction?

Presidential Reconstruction was lenient on southern whites, while Congressional Reconstruction was harsher and more protective of freed blacks Signup and view all the answers

What was the main reason behind Franklin Pierce's victory in the Election of 1852?

He supported the Compromise of 1850 Signup and view all the answers

What was the outcome of the Dred Scott Decision?

The Court decided that Dred Scott was not a citizen and couldn't sue in federal court Signup and view all the answers

What was the result of the Preston Brooks and Charles Sumner incident?

The event further polarized Congress and contributed to the rising tensions leading up to the Civil War Signup and view all the answers

What was the primary goal of the Gadsden Purchase?

To complete the continental expansion envisioned by those who believed in Manifest Destiny Signup and view all the answers

What was the significance of the Lincoln-Douglas Debates?

They highlighted the divisions between the North and South on the issue of slavery Signup and view all the answers

What was the outcome of the Election of 1856?

James Buchanan was elected president Signup and view all the answers

What was the significance of the Freeport Doctrine?

It allowed the voters in a territory to exclude slavery by refusing to enact laws that protected slave property Signup and view all the answers

What was the result of the Pottawatomie Creek massacre?

It was a turning point in the Kansas 'Bleeding Kansas' conflict Signup and view all the answers

What was the primary goal of Jefferson Davis's two plans?

To convert to rifles and introduce camels in the US cavalry Signup and view all the answers

What was the outcome of the Bleeding Kansas conflict?

It resulted in significant violence and destruction, including the Sack of Lawrence Signup and view all the answers

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What was the primary reason for the expedition of Lewis and Clark during the Era of Good Feelings?

What was the significance of Sacagawea during the Lewis and Clark expedition?

What was the main factor contributing to the population growth during the Era of Good Feelings?

What invention revolutionized the cotton industry during the Era of Good Feelings?

What was the term used by Thomas Jefferson to describe the mood of the American people in response to the Missouri Compromise?

What was the primary economic ideology during the Era of Good Feelings?

What percentage of the world's cotton production came from the South?

What was the primary effect of the cotton gin on the institution of slavery?

What was the main purpose of the Erie Canal?

What was the result of the Nullification Crisis of 1832?

What was the main goal of the Temperance Reform movement?

What was the main feature of the Auburn Penitentiary System?

What was the main reason behind the Texas Revolution?

Who was the leader of the Texas forces that defeated Antonio Lopez de Santa Anna?

What was the significance of the War with Mexico in American history?

What was the main purpose of the Wilmot Proviso?

Who wrote the most radical anti-slavery document, Walker's Appeal?

What was the main reason behind the Nullification Crisis of 1832?

What was the outcome of the election of 1844?

What was the main provision of the Compromise of 1850?

Who was the reformer and pioneer in the movement to treat the insane as mentally ill?

What was the significance of the 36°30' line?

What was the main reason behind the Confederate States of America's inability to defeat the North?

What was the significance of the Emancipation Proclamation issued by President Lincoln?

What was the outcome of the Battle of Sharpsburg (Antietam)?

What was the primary goal of the Union's Anaconda Plan?

What was the significance of the Battle of Vicksburg?

What was the main difference between Presidential Reconstruction and Congressional Reconstruction?

What was the main reason behind Franklin Pierce's victory in the Election of 1852?

What was the outcome of the Dred Scott Decision?

What was the result of the Preston Brooks and Charles Sumner incident?

What was the primary goal of the Gadsden Purchase?

What was the significance of the Lincoln-Douglas Debates?

What was the outcome of the Election of 1856?

What was the significance of the Freeport Doctrine?

What was the result of the Pottawatomie Creek massacre?

What was the primary goal of Jefferson Davis's two plans?

What was the outcome of the Bleeding Kansas conflict?

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