US History: Louisiana Purchase & Manifest Destiny

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What was a key feature of the 14th amendment?

It provided citizenship to all Blacks born in the US. (correct)

It granted voting rights exclusively to white males.

It aimed to eliminate military control in Southern states.

It focused on economic reforms in the South.

What impact did the Panic of 1873 have on the support for the Republican Party?

It had no effect on political support at all.

It led to a decline in support, as the focus was perceived to be too radical. (correct)

It solidified support from Southern Democrats.

It increased support due to economic recovery efforts.

What did the Reconstruction Act of 1867 do?

It ended the influence of Congress in the South.

It gave complete autonomy to Southern states without federal intervention.

It abolished the voting rights of Blacks.

It placed the South under US military control. (correct)

What was the consequence of the political bargain in 1877?

It ended Reconstruction by removing military forces from the South. Signup and view all the answers

What was a significant reason for the decline of Republican influence in Southern politics during the early 1870s?

The resurgence of White Southern Democrats reclaiming power. Signup and view all the answers

What was a primary reason Mexico encouraged Americans to settle in Texas?

To boost its economy Signup and view all the answers

What significant event occurred in 1836 involving General Sam Houston?

He defeated the Mexican Army at San Jacinto Signup and view all the answers

What was one outcome of the Compromise of 1850?

The slave trade was banned in Washington D.C. Signup and view all the answers

What was the significance of John C. Frémont in 1846?

He instigated the Bear Flag Revolt in California Signup and view all the answers

What was a consequence of Lincoln's election for the Southern states?

They seceded due to fear of increased federal control Signup and view all the answers

Which event marked a Union success in the West in 1862?

Gaining control of the Port of New Orleans Signup and view all the answers

What characterized Robert E. Lee's actions in August 1862?

He achieved victory over Pope's Army at 2nd Bull Run Signup and view all the answers

What action did Polk take in response to potential war with Mexico?

He ordered the Pacific naval squadron to occupy California's ports Signup and view all the answers

What was Lincoln's primary goal when he directed McClellan to attack Richmond?

To preserve the Union Signup and view all the answers

What did Ulysses S Grant aim to achieve by attacking Petersburg?

To sever communication lines of Richmond Signup and view all the answers

What was the main issue surrounding the Radical Republicans' proposal for readmitting former Confederate states?

The need for a loyalty oath from a larger number of voters Signup and view all the answers

What was the significance of the Dred Scott Supreme Court case?

It declared the Missouri Compromise unconstitutional Signup and view all the answers

What major event caused a shift in political support towards the Democrats in the election of 1874?

The collapse of the U.S. railroad industry Signup and view all the answers

What did the Compromise of 1850 attempt to address?

The balance of power between free and slave states Signup and view all the answers

During Reconstruction, what was the status of the Republican Party in the Southern states?

It faced heavy opposition from white supremacist groups Signup and view all the answers

What was the outcome of Lincoln's Emancipation Proclamation?

It allowed freed Blacks to join Union forces Signup and view all the answers

Why did President Grant refuse to send an army to Mississippi in late 1875?

He did not want to provoke further violence Signup and view all the answers

How did the Radical Reconstruction affect the southern economy?

It sparked significant backlash, leading to economic decline Signup and view all the answers

What event marked the start of the Civil War?

The attack on Fort Sumter Signup and view all the answers

What was one consequence of the Panic of 1873?

A decline in financial confidence in Reconstruction Signup and view all the answers

What did the 'Bleeding Kansas' conflict illustrate?

The intense violence surrounding the slavery debate in the West Signup and view all the answers

What was the objective of the White Leagues in the South during Reconstruction?

To eliminate Republican influence in state governments Signup and view all the answers

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Study Notes

Louisiana Purchase & Manifest Destiny

US acquired Louisiana from France in 1803, sparking westward expansion efforts
US initially attempted to claim Texas but relinquished claims in 1819 due to Mexico's refusal
Mexico encouraged American settlement in Texas to boost its economy
Texas declared independence in 1836 following clashes with Mexican forces, led by Gen. Sam Houston

Texas Independence & Annexation

Sam Houston's victory at the Battle of San Jacinto (1836) led to Texas' independence
Texas gained independence from Mexico in 1836.
Texas was annexed by the US in 1845

Mexican-American War

Manifest Destiny fueled US expansion into western territories
Dispute over the Texas boundary led to the Mexican-American War (1846-1848)
US gained significant territory in the West from Mexico
The US navy helped some US explorers in California ( led by John C Fremont) start the Bear Flag Revolt against Mexico (June 1846)

Compromise of 1850

The acquisition of new western territories raised the issue of whether they would be free or slave states
The Compromise of 1850 attempted to resolve this conflict
It included provisions such as a new Fugitive Slave law
The Compromise of 1850 also focused on railroad construction between Southern cities.

Sectional Conflict & Civil War

The Kansas-Nebraska Act (1854) exacerbated sectional tensions over slavery
"Bleeding Kansas" (violence over slavery) highlighted the growing conflict
Dred Scott Supreme Court decision (1857) further inflamed the debate over slavery
The election of Abraham Lincoln in 1860 provoked the secession of Southern states, leading to the Civil War.
The war started when the Union forces failed to protect Fort Sumter

Union Military Campaigns in the Civil War

Union victories in the West, such as the capture of New Orleans in 1862
Union struggles in the East, such as Robert E. Lee's victories at the Second Battle of Bull Run
Gen. Ulysses S. Grant's conquest of Vicksburg, Mississippi (May-July 1863)
Sherman's later push in the South also helped the Union cause

Lincoln's Reconstruction Policies

Reconstruction was a period following the Civil war, aiming to integrate former slaves into society
Radical Republicans aimed to ensure Black voting rights
Lincoln's assassination led to Andrew Johnson's presidency but his efforts were challenged by Congress
Congress took control of the Reconstruction and passed 14th and 15th amendment.

Reconstruction Era Challenges

Resistance from Southern Democrats to Reconstruction efforts
Increased racial tension, social and economic struggles in the South
The political bargain of 1877 marked the end of Reconstruction
The Compromise of 1877 ending military occupation in the South
Economic woes exacerbated by the Panic of 1873 affected the North and contributed to the decline in support for Republicans
Radical Reconstruction's failures contributed to the eventual collapse of Republican party dominance by the start of the 1870's including the Congressional Election of 1874.

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Explore the critical events surrounding the Louisiana Purchase and the implications of Manifest Destiny in US history. This quiz covers Texas independence, the Mexican-American War, and the Compromise of 1850, highlighting key figures and battles that shaped the nation. Test your knowledge on these pivotal moments in American expansion.