US History: Politics of Slavery
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Which political party was formed in 1854 in opposition to the spread of slavery?

  • Libertarian Party
  • Democratic Party
  • Whig Party
  • Republican Party (correct)
  • What was the outcome of the Dred Scott decision?

  • The Missouri Compromise was upheld.
  • African Americans had no rights to sue in federal court. (correct)
  • Slavery was declared unconstitutional.
  • African Americans were granted full citizenship.
  • Who was the Democratic candidate elected president in 1852?

  • James Buchanan
  • Stephen Douglas
  • John C. Fremont
  • Franklin Pierce (correct)
  • What did the Kansas-Nebraska Act accomplish?

    <p>Divided the Louisiana Purchase into Kansas and Nebraska.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What event involved John Brown and aimed to protest slavery?

    <p>The Pottawatomie Massacre</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following statements describes the political climate after the Dred Scott decision?

    <p>It intensified divisions over the issue of slavery.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which figure used a cane to attack Charles Sumner over criticisms of pro-slavery leaders?

    <p>Preston Brooks</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was the main issue Lincoln emphasized during the debates?

    <p>The spread of slavery in the west</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What position did Stephen Douglas take regarding the enforcement of the Freeport Doctrine?

    <p>Local communities could regulate slavery against Supreme Court decisions</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was a major consequence of the Lincoln-Douglas debates?

    <p>They gained national attention for the conflict over slavery.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was the outcome of the Lincoln-Douglas debates for Lincoln?

    <p>He gained recognition as a Republican leader</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which statement best describes Douglas's critique of Lincoln?

    <p>Lincoln believed the nation could not remain half slave and half free</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was a significant outcome of the Freeport Doctrine for Douglas?

    <p>It helped him win the Senate seat</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Study Notes

    Political Changes Due to Slavery Expansion

    • Political parties in the U.S. evolved as the movement to expand slavery intensified.
    • In 1854, a coalition of Whigs, Democrats, Free-Soilers, and abolitionists formed the Republican Party, uniting against the westward spread of slavery.
    • The Republican Party nominated John C. Fremont to oppose the expansion of slavery, which led to difficulties for Democratic candidates who supported the Kansas-Nebraska Act.
    • James Buchanan, who had not participated in the Kansas-Nebraska debate, won the presidency by securing votes from 14 of 15 slave states.
    • Franklin Pierce was the Democratic candidate who won the presidential election of 1852.
    • Stephen Douglas, a key senator, introduced the Kansas-Nebraska Act, which divided the Louisiana Purchase into Kansas and Nebraska territories.

    Violent Conflicts

    • The Pottawatomie Massacre involved John Brown and abolitionists murdering five pro-slavery individuals at Pottawatomie Creek, escalating tensions.
    • Preston Brooks, a South Carolina representative, infamously beat Charles Sumner, a Massachusetts senator criticizing pro-slavery leaders, highlighting the violent divide.

    Dred Scott Decision

    • Dred Scott was a slave who sued for freedom after his owner took him to a free territory, claiming he became free there.
    • The Supreme Court case (Dred Scott v. Sandford) reached a verdict in 1857, ruling that African Americans were not citizens and thus had no right to sue.
    • Chief Justice Roger B. Taney declared the Missouri Compromise's restriction on slavery unconstitutional, pleasing most white Southerners while alarming Northerners like Abraham Lincoln, who warned of the decision's implications.

    Lincoln-Douglas Debates

    • Abraham Lincoln was nominated by Illinois Republicans for the U.S. Senate in 1858, running against incumbent Stephen Douglas.
    • The debates became historic, with Lincoln highlighting the dangerous expansion of slavery in the west.
    • Douglas responded by criticizing Lincoln's assertion that the nation could not remain "half slave and half free."
    • Douglas introduced the Freeport Doctrine, asserting that local populations had the right to determine the presence of slavery, even contradicting the Supreme Court.
    • Although Douglas won the debate, Lincoln emerged as a prominent Republican leader and eventually became president.

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    Explore the complexities of political division in the United States regarding slavery. This quiz covers key events such as the Dred Scott decision and the Lincoln-Douglas debates, showcasing how these issues shaped political parties and public opinion. Test your knowledge on the transformation of U.S. politics in relation to slavery.

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