AP US History Test: The American Pageant 13th Edition!
Have you read the book American Pageant already? Well, I guess so if you have been in high school. This book has always been a reference for the AP US History exam; that's why we created this test quiz from the book to help you practice for the exam. So, let's just get started. Have fun!
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Group founded in 1817 that sought to "export" free blacks to Africa. Its members generally believed that blacks would be better off overseas.
- A.
American Cleansing Society
- B.
American Colonization Society
- C.
Liberty Party
- D.
American Anti-Slavery Society
- E.
Homecoming Society of Freed Blacks
Correct Answer
B. American Colonization SocietyExplanation
The correct answer is the American Colonization Society. This group was founded in 1817 and aimed to send free blacks to Africa, believing that they would have a better life overseas. The society's main goal was to encourage colonization and establish a colony for freed African Americans in West Africa, which eventually led to the creation of Liberia.Rate this question:
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- 2.
The African country where said group (see Question #2) wanted the blacks to go to:
- A.
Ethiopia
- B.
Mali
- C.
Nigeria
- D.
Morocco
- E.
Liberia
Correct Answer
E. LiberiaExplanation
Liberia is the correct answer because it was the African country where a group wanted the blacks to go to. Liberia was established as a colony for freed African-American slaves and was seen as a potential homeland for black people. The American Colonization Society promoted the idea of repatriating freed slaves to Liberia, which eventually led to the establishment of the country in the early 19th century.Rate this question:
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- 3.
Radical abolitionist and publisher of The Liberator, this person urged the North to secede from the Union and believed that the Constitution was pro-slavery.
- A.
Harriet Beecher Stowe
- B.
Wendell Phillips
- C.
William Lloyd Garrison
- D.
David Walker
- E.
Elijah Lovejoy
Correct Answer
C. William Lloyd GarrisonExplanation
William Lloyd Garrison is the correct answer because he was a radical abolitionist and publisher of The Liberator. He strongly advocated for the North to secede from the Union and believed that the Constitution supported and protected slavery. His publication and activism played a significant role in the abolitionist movement and the fight against slavery in the United States.Rate this question:
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- 4.
Britain was dependent upon what portion of the USA in the mid-1800's?
- A.
North
- B.
South
- C.
West
- D.
Northwest
- E.
Eastern Seaboard
Correct Answer
B. SouthExplanation
Britain received 75% of its cotton from the South, and 20% of Britons' incomes were related to the textile industry.Rate this question:
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- 5.
Slavery helped:
- A.
The South, because that was where cotton was grown.
- B.
The West, because depletion of the soil led to more westward migration.
- C.
The North, because merchants, bankers, shippers, and middlemen took commissions on the South's cotton sales overseas. Northern manufacturers also used Southern cotton.
- D.
A and B are correct, but not C.
- E.
All of the above are correct.
Correct Answer
E. All of the above are correct.Explanation
Slavery helped the South because cotton was grown there, and the demand for cotton fueled the economy. Slavery also helped the West because the depletion of soil in the South led to westward migration, where new lands were available for cultivation. Additionally, slavery benefited the North as merchants, bankers, shippers, and middlemen profited from commissions on the South's cotton sales overseas. Northern manufacturers also relied on Southern cotton for their production. Therefore, all of the statements A, B, and C are correct in explaining how slavery helped different regions.Rate this question:
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- 6.
Bad byproducts of slavery, other than the humanitarian concerns, included:1. An increasingly monopolistic economy, as small farmers sold their holdings to larger farms and moved farther west.2. Financial instability caused by overspeculation in land and slaves, both of which were necessary but expensive investments.3. The Northern economy suffered because the South was trading exclusively with its overseas partners.4. It encouraged immigration, which led to Irish immigrants competing with slaves for plantation jobs, thus lowering the standards of living for all.5. Dependence on a one-crop economy based on cotton, which could not be eaten and whose price could fluctuate dangerously given world markets. The system discouraged diversification of agriculture and of manufacturing.
- A.
1,3, and 5 are correct.
- B.
2, 3, and 5 are correct.
- C.
1, 2, and 5 are correct.
- D.
1, 2, and 4 are correct.
- E.
2, 4, and 5 are correct.
Correct Answer
C. 1, 2, and 5 are correct.Explanation
The correct answer is 1, 2, and 5 are correct. This is because the bad byproducts of slavery mentioned in the explanation include an increasingly monopolistic economy, financial instability caused by overspeculation in land and slaves, and dependence on a one-crop economy based on cotton. These factors discouraged diversification of agriculture and manufacturing, and had negative effects on the economy and living standards. The other options listed do not include all of the correct choices.Rate this question:
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- 7.
Southern society was structured, top-down, in what order?1. Small white farmers2. Mountain whites3. Free blacks.4. Plantation owners5. Poor whites--"white trash," "crackers," "hillbillies," "clay eaters," etc.6. Slaves.Sorry for the numbers. Read carefully!
- A.
1-2-3-4-5-6-whee!
- B.
4-1-5-2-3-6
- C.
1-4-2-5-6-3
- D.
4-1-2-5-3-6
- E.
4-2-1-3-5-6
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B. 4-1-5-2-3-6Explanation
Southern society was structured in the following order: plantation owners, small white farmers, poor whites, mountain whites, free blacks, and slaves. This hierarchy was characterized by the dominance of plantation owners at the top, followed by small white farmers who owned some land but were not as wealthy. Poor whites and mountain whites occupied lower positions in society, followed by free blacks who had limited rights and freedoms. Slaves were at the bottom of the social structure, considered property and lacking any rights or autonomy.Rate this question:
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- 8.
Who was the "third race" of the South?
- A.
Free blacks
- B.
Mountain whites
- C.
The "white trash" / the poor, slaveless whites
- D.
Foreign immigrants
- E.
The Irish
Correct Answer
A. Free blacksExplanation
The "third race" of the South refers to free blacks. During the time of slavery, there were three distinct racial groups in the South: whites, slaves, and free blacks. Free blacks were individuals who were not enslaved and had some level of freedom and autonomy. They faced various forms of discrimination and were often marginalized in society, but they were not subjected to the same level of oppression and dehumanization as enslaved individuals.Rate this question:
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- 9.
Importation of slaves to America became illegal after 1808. The punishment for this crime was the death penalty. How many slave traders/smugglers received this penalty?
- A.
One.
- B.
Two.
- C.
Five.
- D.
Twelve.
- E.
Twenty-three.
Correct Answer
A. One.Explanation
The importation of slaves to America became illegal after 1808, and the punishment for this crime was the death penalty. However, only one slave trader/smuggler received this penalty.Rate this question:
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- 10.
This is not a question, but it's good to know.Dangers and problems faced by free blacks included...1. Prohibition from certain occupations2. Prohibition from testifying in court3. The risk of being kidnapped back into slavery4. Denial of the right to vote.5. Being barred--in some states--from public schools.6. Hatred from Irish (and other) immigrants.7. Angry mobs, even in the North, who were known for beating abolitionists and free blacks such as Frederick Douglass.
- A.
I knew ALL OF THESE already.
- B.
I got one wrong.
- C.
I missed a few...
- D.
I had no idea. Forgot to study these, heh...
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- 11.
Free black and the leader of a slave revolt in Charleston, South Carolina, in 1822. Betrayed by informers, the revolt failed, and he was killed.
- A.
Denmark Vessey
- B.
George Fitzhugh
- C.
Toussaint L'Overture
- D.
William Garrison
- E.
Elijah Lovejoy
Correct Answer
A. Denmark VesseyExplanation
Denmark Vessey is the correct answer because he was a free black man who led a slave revolt in Charleston, South Carolina in 1822. However, the revolt was unsuccessful and Vessey was betrayed by informers and subsequently killed.Rate this question:
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- 12.
Abolitionist martyr. Radical, militant editor of an antislavery newspaper in Illinois. He was killed by a mob.
- A.
Denmark Vessey
- B.
Theodore Weld
- C.
William Garrison
- D.
Elijah Lovejoy
- E.
Scott Fiztgerald
Correct Answer
D. Elijah LovejoyExplanation
Elijah Lovejoy was a radical and militant editor of an antislavery newspaper in Illinois. He was an abolitionist martyr who was killed by a mob. His dedication to the cause of ending slavery made him a target for those who opposed his views. Lovejoy's death further fueled the abolitionist movement and solidified his place in history as a martyr for the cause of freedom and equality.Rate this question:
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- 13.
The only two Southern white women to become abolitionist leaders.
- A.
Harriet Beecher Stowe and Lisa M. Beecher
- B.
Sojourner Truth and Harriet Beecher Stowe
- C.
Angelina Grimke and Sarah Grimke
- D.
Sarah Grimke and Maddison Adams
- E.
Sojourner Truth and Angelina Beecher
Correct Answer
C. Angelina Grimke and Sarah GrimkeExplanation
Angelina Grimke and Sarah Grimke were the only two Southern white women to become abolitionist leaders. They were born into a slaveholding family in South Carolina but became outspoken opponents of slavery. They traveled throughout the Northern states, giving speeches and lectures on the evils of slavery and advocating for its abolition. They also wrote extensively on the subject, with Sarah Grimke's "Letters on the Equality of the Sexes" being one of the earliest feminist works in the United States. The Grimke sisters played a significant role in the abolitionist movement and were pioneers in challenging the institution of slavery as white women from the South.Rate this question:
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- 14.
Wealthy NY businessman who funded the Anti-Slavery Society and the Liberator. His house was ransacked before a cheering crowd.
- A.
Elijah Lovejoy
- B.
Lewis Tappan
- C.
Nat Turner
- D.
Theodore Weld
- E.
John C. Calhoun
Correct Answer
B. Lewis TappanExplanation
Lewis Tappan is the correct answer because he was a wealthy businessman from New York who provided financial support to the Anti-Slavery Society and the Liberator, which were both important organizations in the abolitionist movement. His house being ransacked before a cheering crowd suggests that he faced opposition and hostility from those who were against the abolitionist cause.Rate this question:
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- 15.
Causes of southern concern regarding slavery included:1) Nat Turner's revolt, which coincided w/ Garrison's Liberator2) The Gag Resolution of 18363) The Nullification Crisis of 18324) Abolitionist literature that flooded the South5) Britain began producing its own cotton6) Splits and discord among northern abolitionists
- A.
1 and 2
- B.
1, 2, 3, and 4
- C.
2, 3, 4, and 5
- D.
1, 3, and 4
- E.
1, 3, 5, and 6
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D. 1, 3, and 4Explanation
The causes of southern concern regarding slavery included Nat Turner's revolt, which coincided with Garrison's Liberator, the Gag Resolution of 1836, and abolitionist literature that flooded the South. These events and factors contributed to the growing opposition to slavery in the South and heightened tensions between the North and the South. The other options listed in the question, such as the Nullification Crisis of 1832, Britain producing its own cotton, and splits among northern abolitionists, were not directly related to the causes of southern concern regarding slavery.Rate this question:
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Most Northerners viewed the Constitution as...
- A.
Pro-slavery
- B.
Anti-slavery, and in favor of more equality for blacks
- C.
Anti-slavery, but in favor of white supremacy
- D.
Neutral in regards to slavery
Correct Answer
A. Pro-slaveryExplanation
The correct answer is Pro-slavery. This means that most Northerners viewed the Constitution as supporting and promoting the institution of slavery. They believed that the Constitution allowed for the continuation and protection of slavery, which was a divisive issue between the North and the South during this time period.Rate this question:
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Who supported compensation for planters and voluntary erasure of slavery by state-level legislation?
- A.
Gradualists, who tended to take a more practical, middle-of-the-road approach
- B.
Militant, radical abolitionists
- C.
Southern planters who couldn't afford to free their slaves, but wanted to do so for moral reasons.
- D.
All politically organized abolitionists favored this approach.
- E.
Southerners who wanted to keep slavery and thought that this wouldn't work.
Correct Answer
A. Gradualists, who tended to take a more practical, middle-of-the-road approachExplanation
Gradualists, such as Theodore Weld, favored the gradual erasure of slavery by Southern legislatures, and some also supported compensation.Rate this question:
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- 18.
"Immediate freedom, no compensation!"Radical, militant abolitionists argued that no compromise was possible. Name a famous one!
- A.
Theodore Weld
- B.
Frederick Douglass
- C.
George Fitzhugh
- D.
William Lloyd Garrison
- E.
Peter Donelly
Correct Answer
D. William Lloyd GarrisonExplanation
William Lloyd Garrison was a famous radical and militant abolitionist who believed in immediate freedom for slaves and opposed any compromise on the issue of slavery. He was the editor of the anti-slavery newspaper "The Liberator" and a co-founder of the American Anti-Slavery Society. Garrison was known for his uncompromising stance against slavery and his powerful speeches and writings advocating for the immediate emancipation of slaves. He played a significant role in shaping the abolitionist movement in the United States and was a prominent figure in the fight against slavery.Rate this question:
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The Republican Party grew from the...
- A.
Liberty Party
- B.
Free Soil Party
- C.
National Party
- D.
Whig Party
- E.
Anti-Slavery Political Action Society
Correct Answer
B. Free Soil PartyExplanation
The correct answer is the Free Soil Party. The Republican Party grew from the Free Soil Party because both parties shared a common goal of opposing the expansion of slavery into new territories. The Free Soil Party was formed in 1848 and consisted of anti-slavery Democrats, Whigs, and Liberty Party members. It advocated for free soil, meaning that new territories should be free from slavery. Many Free Soil Party members eventually joined the Republican Party when it was formed in the 1850s, leading to the growth and influence of the Republican Party as a major political force in the United States.Rate this question:
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- 20.
One of the arguments used by pro-slavery whites was that...
- A.
The South took care of the slaves. The master-slave relationship was paternal, familial, and caring.
- B.
Slavery was ordained by God. Slaves were Christianized while enslaved, and they might otherwise resort to savagery/cannibalism/etc.
- C.
Southern slaves enjoyed a better work environment than Northern factory workers--they had fresh air, kind masters, and were cared for as children and as elders.
- D.
Slaves were necessary to the economy.
- E.
Slavery was a "positive good," and all of the above are also correct.
Correct Answer
E. Slavery was a "positive good," and all of the above are also correct.Explanation
Well, it's kind of a question...
Also: important pro-slavery advocates = George Fitzhugh and John C. Calhoun.Rate this question:
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- 21.
Which politician fought for the repeal of the Gag Resolution?
- A.
Andrew Jackson
- B.
Daniel Webster
- C.
Henry Clay
- D.
John Quincy Adams
- E.
John Tyler
Correct Answer
D. John Quincy AdamsExplanation
John Quincy Adams is the correct answer because he was a prominent politician who fought for the repeal of the Gag Resolution. The Gag Resolution, also known as the "Atherton Gag," was a rule passed by the U.S. House of Representatives in 1836 that prohibited the discussion of slavery petitions. Adams, who served as a U.S. Congressman after his presidency, strongly opposed this rule and tirelessly advocated for its repeal. He argued that it violated the right to free speech and stifled democratic debate. Adams eventually succeeded in leading the efforts to repeal the Gag Resolution in 1844.Rate this question:
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