5th Grade USA Studies 1565 To The Present: Week 17

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1. The most likely reason a state might choose to nullify a law is _______________________.

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A. it does not believe in the Constitution of the United States
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B. the Founding Fathers believed each state had the right to do so
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C. the people disagree with the decisions made by the federal government
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D. Democratic-Republicans are in charge of the state

Correct Answer
C. C. the people disagree with the decisions made by the federal government

Explanation
A state might choose to nullify a law because the people disagree with the decisions made by the federal government. This suggests that the state's population does not support or agree with the law imposed by the federal government, leading them to nullify it as a form of protest or resistance. This action reflects the state's desire to exercise its own autonomy and assert its disagreement with the federal government's decisions.

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2. What was probably one result of the differences in population between the North and the South?

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F. The South had a greater number of representatives in Congress.
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G. The North had no representatives in Congress.
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H. The South had no representatives in Congress.
D.

J. The North had a greater number or representatives in Congress.

Correct Answer
D. J. The North had a greater number or representatives in Congress.

Explanation
The correct answer is J. The North had a greater number of representatives in Congress. This is likely because the North had a larger population than the South during the time period being referred to. In the United States, the number of representatives in Congress is based on each state's population, with larger states having more representatives. Therefore, it is reasonable to assume that the North, with its larger population, would have had a greater number of representatives in Congress compared to the South.

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3. How did most people likely feel about Senator Clay when he suggested the Missouri Compromise?

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A. Northerners probably felt as though Clay wanted all states to be slave states.
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B. Southerners probably felt as though Clay wanted no states to own slaves.
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C. Northerners and Southerners probably felt angry that Clay did not know what he was doing.
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D. Northerners and Southerners probably felt that Clay was working to solve problems the best way he knew how.

Correct Answer
D. D. Northerners and Southerners probably felt that Clay was working to solve problems the best way he knew how.

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4. Which statement about the Missouri Compromise is best supported by information from this week's issue?

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F. The plan settled a problem by making both sides give and take a little.
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G. The plan did not settle any problems at all.
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H. The plan was a success because no states could ever have slaves again.
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J. The plan was not a success because the boundary line was imaginary.

Correct Answer
A. F. The plan settled a problem by making both sides give and take a little.

Explanation
This week's issue provides information that supports the statement that the Missouri Compromise settled a problem by making both sides give and take a little. The Missouri Compromise was an agreement between the North and the South to maintain a balance between free and slave states. It allowed Missouri to enter the Union as a slave state while also admitting Maine as a free state. Additionally, it established a boundary line (36°30' parallel) where slavery would be prohibited in future states. This compromise demonstrates a compromise and a willingness for both sides to make concessions.

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A. Slaves could no longer be sold in Washington, D.C. following the Compromise of 1850.
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B. Senator Clay was responsible for helping to pass the laws that were a part of the Compromise of 1850.
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C. The Compromise of 1850 was not a good way to settle disagreements between the North and the South.
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D. People who lived in the New Mexico and Utah territories could decide on the slavery issue for themselves.

Correct Answer
C. C. The Compromise of 1850 was not a good way to settle disagreements between the North and the South.

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6. What would be the best alternative title for the subsection called "The Compromise of 1850"?

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F. California - The Sunny State From Mexico
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G. Both Sides Give and Both Sides Take
C.

H. Senator Clay - A Great Man From Kentucky
D.

J. Utah and Mexico - Territories With A Problem

Correct Answer
B. G. Both Sides Give and Both Sides Take

Explanation
The best alternative title for the subsection called "The Compromise of 1850" would be "Both Sides Give and Both Sides Take." This title accurately reflects the nature of the compromise, which involved concessions from both the North and the South in order to maintain a delicate balance between free and slave states. The compromise included provisions such as the admission of California as a free state and the strengthening of the Fugitive Slave Act, demonstrating that both sides had to make compromises in order to reach a resolution.

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7. What is the most likely reason Northerners were upset that Kansas and Nebraska were able to vote whether or not they wanted to be a slave state?

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A. All states north of the Missouri Compromise line were to remain free states.
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B. No other states were allowed to vote for themselves.
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C. Kansas should not have been allowed to become a state in the first place.
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D. Free soldiers did not want to have to go to Kansas to establish their own government.

Correct Answer
A. A. All states north of the Missouri Compromise line were to remain free states.

Explanation
The most likely reason Northerners were upset that Kansas and Nebraska were able to vote whether or not they wanted to be a slave state is because all states north of the Missouri Compromise line were supposed to remain free states. The Missouri Compromise of 1820 established a line across the country, with states to the north being free and states to the south being slave states. The idea was that any new states admitted to the Union above this line would also be free states. Allowing Kansas and Nebraska to vote on their status as slave or free states was seen as a violation of this compromise and a potential threat to the balance of power between free and slave states.

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8. What is the most likely reason the first Kansas election was considered unfair?

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F. It was not fair that Kansas was placed north of the Missouri Compromise line.
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G. People in Nebraska should have been able to vote also.
C.

H. More people voted than were registered to vote in the state.
D.

J. People used weapons to force Kansas citizens to vote.

Correct Answer
C. H. More people voted than were registered to vote in the state.

Explanation
The most likely reason the first Kansas election was considered unfair is that more people voted than were registered to vote in the state. This suggests that there may have been instances of voter fraud or irregularities, which undermines the integrity of the election process and makes it unfair.

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9. Which of these is the best summary of the information in the article?

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A. Southern plantation owners needed slaves in order to make money from their farms. Northerners believed slavery was wrong. They wanted a railroad system to help slaves get to freedom.
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B. The Underground Railroad wasn't really a railroad. Even though there were conductors and stations the railroads were not real. Many people worked on the railroads.
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C. Slaves traveled from train station to train station trying to find freedom. Sometimes the slaves even went to Canada. The Southern plantation owners did not like when the slaves escaped because they needed their help on the farms.
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D. Northern abolitionists wanted slavery to be abolished. They organized a system of homes and people to help slaves escape. Many slaves used the Underground Railroad to reach freedom in as far away as Canada.

Correct Answer
D. D. Northern abolitionists wanted slavery to be abolished. They organized a system of homes and people to help slaves escape. Many slaves used the Underground Railroad to reach freedom in as far away as Canada.

Explanation
The correct answer, option D, accurately summarizes the information in the article. It states that Northern abolitionists wanted to abolish slavery and organized a system to help slaves escape. It also mentions that many slaves used the Underground Railroad to reach freedom, even as far away as Canada. This answer captures the main points of the article and provides a concise summary of the information presented.

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10. Why do you suppose most Southerners did not vote for Abraham Lincoln in the election of 1860?

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F. They probably did not trust a man who was an Illinois lawyer.
B.

G. They thought Stephen Douglas had been cheated out of a nomination by the entire Democratic party.
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H. They were probably hoping that John C. Breackinridge and Stephen Douglas could both be elected as presidents.
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J. They were probably fearful that his anti-slavery views would put an end to slavery in the South.

Correct Answer
D. J. They were probably fearful that his anti-slavery views would put an end to slavery in the South.

Explanation
Most Southerners did not vote for Abraham Lincoln in the election of 1860 because they were likely afraid that his anti-slavery views would lead to the abolition of slavery in the South. Slavery was deeply ingrained in the Southern economy and culture, and many Southerners believed that Lincoln's election would threaten their way of life. They did not trust him to protect their interests and feared the potential consequences of his presidency on the institution of slavery.

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