Compromise, Election And Dred Scott Period 1-3

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    Who is Dred Scott?

    • A man who worked
    • A slave who sued for his freedom
    • A plantation owner
    • A farmer
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This quiz goes along with the Dred Scott and Election of 1860 and is to be taken by 1st, 2nd and 5th period only.

Compromise, Election And Dred Scott Period 1-3 - Quiz

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  • 2. 

    Who was running under the Republican ticket in the election of 1860?

    • George Washington

    • Andrew Jackson

    • George Bush

    • Abraham Lincoln

    Correct Answer
    A. Abraham Lincoln
    Explanation
    In the election of 1860, Abraham Lincoln was running under the Republican ticket. He was a prominent figure in American politics and went on to become the 16th President of the United States. Lincoln's election victory was a significant event in American history as it ultimately led to the secession of several southern states and the beginning of the American Civil War.

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  • 3. 

    Why was the Dred Scott decision so very important to slavery?

    • It proved that slaves were property and could not be set free regardless of where he lived

    • It allowed all slaves free

    • Slaves who could run to the north would be free

    • Slaves had hope of freedom

    Correct Answer
    A. It proved that slaves were property and could not be set free regardless of where he lived
    Explanation
    The Dred Scott decision was important to slavery because it established the legal precedent that slaves were considered property and could not be set free, regardless of their location. This decision reinforced the institution of slavery and denied slaves any hope of freedom, as it essentially declared that they were not entitled to the same rights as free individuals.

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    What was the Compromise of 1850?

    • Georgia could enter as a free state if California entered as a slave.

    • Maine can enter as a free state if Missouri enters as a slave.

    • Dred Scott could go free

    • Slavery was unconstitutional

    Correct Answer
    A. Maine can enter as a free state if Missouri enters as a slave.
    Explanation
    The Compromise of 1850 was a series of legislative measures that aimed to address the issue of slavery in the United States. One of the key provisions of the compromise was the admission of Maine as a free state and Missouri as a slave state. This was done to maintain a balance between the number of free and slave states in the Union, as part of the broader effort to prevent the outbreak of a civil war.

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  • 5. 

    How many soutern states voted for Abraham Lincoln?

    • 0

    • 1

    • 3

    • 5

    • All of them

    Correct Answer
    A. 0
    Explanation
    Abraham Lincoln did not receive any votes from the southern states. During the 1860 presidential election, Lincoln's name did not appear on the ballot in most southern states, and he received no electoral votes from the South. This was due to his opposition to slavery, which was a major issue dividing the North and the South at the time. As a result, Lincoln's support primarily came from the northern states, leading to his victory in the election.

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