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What was the primary reason the U.S. Army concentrated on the Navajo after the threat from the south was removed?
What was the primary reason the U.S. Army concentrated on the Navajo after the threat from the south was removed?
Where were the Navajo forced to walk to after their defeat?
Where were the Navajo forced to walk to after their defeat?
Which statement describes the Dred Scott decision?
Which statement describes the Dred Scott decision?
What was John Brown's view on the abolition of slavery?
What was John Brown's view on the abolition of slavery?
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What was the outcome of Scott's initial lawsuit for freedom?
What was the outcome of Scott's initial lawsuit for freedom?
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Which aspect complicated Dred Scott's legal situation?
Which aspect complicated Dred Scott's legal situation?
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What was the approximate size of the reservation the Navajo were relocated to?
What was the approximate size of the reservation the Navajo were relocated to?
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What incident did John Brown participate in that raised tensions over slavery?
What incident did John Brown participate in that raised tensions over slavery?
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What was the primary objective of John Brown's raid on Harpers Ferry?
What was the primary objective of John Brown's raid on Harpers Ferry?
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Who commanded the U.S. Marines that were sent to suppress Brown's raid?
Who commanded the U.S. Marines that were sent to suppress Brown's raid?
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What was the outcome for Brown and his followers after the raid?
What was the outcome for Brown and his followers after the raid?
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What significant legislation did Stephen A. Douglas sponsor in 1854?
What significant legislation did Stephen A. Douglas sponsor in 1854?
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What major economic events pushed Americans to migrate to Texas in the early 1800s?
What major economic events pushed Americans to migrate to Texas in the early 1800s?
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Which two states were the primary sources of American immigrants to Texas?
Which two states were the primary sources of American immigrants to Texas?
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What role did Abraham Lincoln play prior to his presidency?
What role did Abraham Lincoln play prior to his presidency?
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What claim did Southerners make in response to Brown's raid?
What claim did Southerners make in response to Brown's raid?
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What significant outcome resulted from the Compromise of 1850 regarding California?
What significant outcome resulted from the Compromise of 1850 regarding California?
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What was one of the key components of the Fugitive Slave Law passed by Congress?
What was one of the key components of the Fugitive Slave Law passed by Congress?
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What was a major consequence of Nat Turner’s Rebellion in 1831?
What was a major consequence of Nat Turner’s Rebellion in 1831?
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Which party was formed from former Federalists and sought strong national government?
Which party was formed from former Federalists and sought strong national government?
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Who was the military hero that the Whigs nominated for president in 1840?
Who was the military hero that the Whigs nominated for president in 1840?
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What strategy did the Whigs adopt during the election campaigns?
What strategy did the Whigs adopt during the election campaigns?
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What happened to William Henry Harrison shortly after he took office?
What happened to William Henry Harrison shortly after he took office?
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Which presidential candidate was nominated by the Democrats in the election of 1856?
Which presidential candidate was nominated by the Democrats in the election of 1856?
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What significant event took place in Harpers Ferry during the Civil War?
What significant event took place in Harpers Ferry during the Civil War?
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Which type of cotton is primarily used to make denim jeans and flannel clothing?
Which type of cotton is primarily used to make denim jeans and flannel clothing?
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What was Winfield Scott's role during the American Civil War?
What was Winfield Scott's role during the American Civil War?
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What invention is Eli Whitney best known for?
What invention is Eli Whitney best known for?
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What was Salmon P. Chase's significant role during President Andrew Johnson's impeachment trial?
What was Salmon P. Chase's significant role during President Andrew Johnson's impeachment trial?
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Who was the nominee from the Know Nothing Party in the presidential election discussed?
Who was the nominee from the Know Nothing Party in the presidential election discussed?
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What was one of the main economic foundations of the Confederate States of America?
What was one of the main economic foundations of the Confederate States of America?
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What significant event happened on April 9, 1865?
What significant event happened on April 9, 1865?
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Which state remained neutral before being forced into the Confederacy?
Which state remained neutral before being forced into the Confederacy?
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What did Alexander H. Stephens claim was the basis of the Confederate ideology?
What did Alexander H. Stephens claim was the basis of the Confederate ideology?
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Which month and year did President Andrew Johnson declare the insurrection over in most Southern states?
Which month and year did President Andrew Johnson declare the insurrection over in most Southern states?
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What were the two objectives of Robert E. Lee's march into Pennsylvania?
What were the two objectives of Robert E. Lee's march into Pennsylvania?
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What was a common misconception about the duration of the Civil War?
What was a common misconception about the duration of the Civil War?
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What was a significant outcome of the Northwest Ordinance of 1787?
What was a significant outcome of the Northwest Ordinance of 1787?
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Which states were encompassed by the Northwest Territory?
Which states were encompassed by the Northwest Territory?
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What did the Command of the Army Act prohibit?
What did the Command of the Army Act prohibit?
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What was unique about the Battle of Palmito Ranch?
What was unique about the Battle of Palmito Ranch?
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What right does the 15th Amendment protect?
What right does the 15th Amendment protect?
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What does the 14th Amendment guarantee regarding state laws?
What does the 14th Amendment guarantee regarding state laws?
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What does the 13th Amendment state about slavery?
What does the 13th Amendment state about slavery?
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Which statement about British involvement in the Northwest Territory is true?
Which statement about British involvement in the Northwest Territory is true?
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Study Notes
Final Review
- The US Army focused on the Navajo after the threat from the South was eliminated.
- The Navajo were herders in western New Mexico, Colorado, and Arizona.
- The Army forced the Navajo on a long walk to Bosque Redondo, New Mexico.
- They were placed on a reservation with the Apache, but it was too small for their sheep.
Dred Scott Decision
- Dred Scott was a slave born in Virginia, moved to Alabama, then to Missouri.
- He worked as a medical assistant for his owner, an Army doctor.
- Scott was taken to free territory, but his owner brought him back to Missouri.
- Scott sued for his freedom, arguing that his time in free territory made him free.
- A Missouri court ruled in his favor, but the Missouri Supreme Court overturned it.
- Scott sued again in federal court, but the Supreme Court declared he had no right to sue.
- The court decided slaves were property, not people, and could be taken anywhere by their owners.
John Brown's Raid
- John Brown, an abolitionist, was a reformer.
- He believed violence was needed to end slavery.
- He and his followers attacked the armory at Harpers Ferry, Virginia, in October 1859.
- Brown's raid was intended to spark a slave rebellion.
- He and his group were quickly captured and executed.
Stephen A. Douglas
- Senator from Illinois.
- He helped the Mormon church acquire land in Illinois.
- He was a judge and representative in the House.
- He proposed the Kansas-Nebraska Act.
Abraham Lincoln
- Congressman from Illinois.
- He was one of the sponsors of the "Spot Resolution."
- He debated Stephen A. Douglas during the 1858 senatorial campaign.
Texas
- Americans were attracted to Texas for its land and immigration policies.
- Many Americans came from the Southern United States.
- Slavery was illegal under the Mexican Constitution, but Americans brought their slaves.
- Differing views on slavery led to the Texas Revolution.
Oregon Territory
- The US and Great Britain jointly occupied Oregon initially.
- The US wanted to extend its territory to 54 degrees 40 minutes north.
- They resolved their disagreement through negotiation.
Utah
- Mormons migrated from New York to Ohio, then Missouri, and finally to Illinois.
- Religious persecution led them to Utah to escape.
- Their religious beliefs made them unpopular.
- By 1850, about 11,000 people lived in Utah.
Treaty of Guadalupe Hidalgo
- The US won the Mexican-American War.
- The treaty resulted in the US gaining significant territory from Mexico.
- The US paid $15 million to Mexico to finalize the peace treaty.
- The treaty ceded territory including present-day Arizona, California, and parts of Colorado, Utah, Nevada, and New Mexico.
Wilmot Proviso
- Proposed legislation preventing slavery in territories gained from Mexico.
- It was not passed, but showed opposition to slavery's expansion.
Zachary Taylor
- Served in several wars, including the War of 1812.
- Served as president of the United States.
- Died in office after about 18 months.
Gang System
- This was the most common form of labor in the South.
- Primarily used in cotton, sugarcane, and tobacco-growing areas.
- Slaves were assigned tasks to complete each day.
- After their task, slaves had some free time.
Underground Railroad
- A network of safe houses and people assisting enslaved people to escape to freedom.
- Harriet Tubman led many on this journey.
- Escape routes mainly to Canada or free states.
- Initially, routes led to Florida, then shifted northwards.
Panic of 1837
- Caused by unsound banking practices, cotton price collapse, and other economic factors.
- Banks collapsed and farmers struggled.
- Led to widespread unemployment and economic hardship.
- Led to migration to newer territories like Texas and the West.
Louisiana Purchase
- The US purchased Louisiana from France.
- Napoleon was looking to raise funds for the French colonies.
- Jefferson believed that acquiring Louisiana could expand the country's resources.
- The Louisiana Purchase included vast areas of land (present-day Louisiana, Arkansas, Missouri, Iowa, and parts of Minnesota, Kansas, Nebraska, Oklahoma, South Dakota, and Montana)
- Jefferson did not have the Constitutional authority to make this purchase, but still pushed ahead as the US needed it.
Kansas-Nebraska Act
- Organized Kansas and Nebraska as territories.
- Allowed residents of the territories to decide on the issue of slavery ("popular sovereignty").
- This led to violent conflicts between pro- and anti-slavery settlers.
Compromise of 1850
- Several proposals were made to compromise on the slavery issue.
- California was admitted as a free state to maintain balance in Congress.
- A new fugitive slave law was passed.
- Popular sovereignty was used to decide the slavery issue in new territories.
Nat Turner's Rebellion
- A slave rebellion led by Nat Turner in Virginia.
- It resulted in violence and death on both sides.
- It intensified fears about slave uprisings.
15th Amendment
- Prohibits the denial of the right to vote based on race, colour, or previous condition of servitude.
- Ensured broader voting rights.
14th Amendment
- Guarantees equal protection under the law to all citizens.
- Prohibits states from denying due process or equal protection of the laws to individuals.
- Established equal protection under the law.
13th Amendment
- Abolished slavery in the United States.
Harper's Ferry
- A raid by abolitionists led by John Brown.
- Occurred in Virginia.
- It highlighted the division over slavery and heightened tensions leading to the Civil War.
- Brown's followers attacked the armory.
- Eventually, Brown was captured and executed.
Robert E. Lee
- Surrendered to Ulysses S. Grant at Appomattox Court House.
- Signaled the end of the American Civil War.
Andrew Johnson
- Became president after Lincoln's assassination.
- His policies towards the South did not satisfy many people.
- He issued a proclamation that stated the "insurrection was over."
- He focused on restoring the Southern states' governments swiftly with little regard for the rights of freedmen.
Winfield Scott
- Commander in the Mexican War.
- Fought in many battles, culminating in the victory over Mexico City.
- Planned the campaign to capture Mexico City and was commended for his planning.
Stephen F Austin
- Empresario who brought settlers to Texas.
- Became part of the Texan leadership.
- Instrumental in early Texan colonization.
Winfield Scott
- General in the US army.
- Lead many victories for the Union Army.
Congressional Oppisition
- Congress reacted negatively to Johnson's policies and leadership concerning the South following the Civil War.
- Many disagreed with his handling of Reconstruction.
Expansion Politics
- Whigs had strong expansion policies, including incorporating Texas.
- Tyler and Polk were expansionists who favoured westward expansion.
Anti-Slavery Society
- The Anti-Slavery Society split over differences in their approaches.
- A debate occurred regarding women in leadership roles.
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This quiz reviews pivotal events in U.S. history, including the forced relocation of the Navajo people and the implications of the Dred Scott decision. Analyze the consequences of John Brown's raid along with the treatment of Native Americans and enslaved individuals. Test your knowledge on these significant topics.
