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US Politics and Slavery in the 1820s

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What happened to slavery in the early 1820s in the United States?

It was abolished.

It gained more national attention.

It briefly receded from the nation's attention. (correct)

It expanded into new territories.

What was a consequence of leaders attempting to address old inequalities of wealth and power?

An increase in economic equality.

A decrease in national unity.

Many pandered to a unity under white supremacy. (correct)

A decline in white supremacy.

What changed by the last half of the 1820s?

Slavery appeared even more threatening. (correct)

Slavery was abolished.

White supremacy began to decline.

The nation's attention turned to other issues.

What was a characteristic of the politics of the time?

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What was attacked by leaders as politics grew more democratic?

<p>Old inequalities of wealth and power.</p> Signup and view all the answers

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.