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What happened to slavery in the early 1820s in the United States?
What happened to slavery in the early 1820s in the United States?
What was a consequence of leaders attempting to address old inequalities of wealth and power?
What was a consequence of leaders attempting to address old inequalities of wealth and power?
What changed by the last half of the 1820s?
What changed by the last half of the 1820s?
What was a characteristic of the politics of the time?
What was a characteristic of the politics of the time?
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What was attacked by leaders as politics grew more democratic?
What was attacked by leaders as politics grew more democratic?
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Study Notes
Shift in Politics and Slavery
- As politics became more democratic, leaders targeted existing wealth and power disparities.
- However, many leaders promoted unity under the ideology of white supremacy while addressing these inequalities.
- Slavery momentarily faded from national attention in the early 1820s.
- By the latter half of the 1820s, slavery regained attention, appearing more menacing than before.
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This quiz covers the shift in US politics during the 1820s, addressing wealth and power disparities, white supremacy, and the re-emergence of slavery as a national issue.
