Diaz-road To The Civil War

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    Which part of the country had an agriculture based economy that benefited from long summers and good soil.

    • North
    • South
    • Both
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Explore key events and ideologies leading to the American Civil War in the 'Diaz-Road to the Civil War' quiz. Dive into pivotal moments like the Dred Scott decision, the 1850 Compromise, and influential figures such as Abraham Lincoln and Harriet Beecher Stowe. Assess your understanding of abolitionist movements and political acts shaping pre-war America.

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  • 2. 

    Read the following quotes and identify the quote that best represents the idea of Manifest Destiny. A) "America has no right to take the lands west of the Louisiana Territory. Those lands are rightfully owned by Mexico and to enter into conflict with the Mexicans just to expand and take that land would violate the principles of this great nation."B)"It is America's right to stretch from sea to shining sea. Not only do we have a responsibility to our citizens to gain valuable natural resources we also have a responsibility to civilize this beautiful land."

    • A) "America has no right to take the lands west of the Louisiana Territory. Those lands are rightfully owned by Mexico and to enter into conflict with the Mexicans just to expand and take that land would violate the principles of this great nation."

    • "It is America's right to stretch from sea to shining sea. Not only do we have a responsibility to our citizens to gain valuable natural resources we also have a responsibility to civilize this beautiful land."

    • Both

    • Neither

    Correct Answer
    A. "It is America's right to stretch from sea to shining sea. Not only do we have a responsibility to our citizens to gain valuable natural resources we also have a responsibility to civilize this beautiful land."
    Explanation
    The quote "It is America's right to stretch from sea to shining sea. Not only do we have a responsibility to our citizens to gain valuable natural resources we also have a responsibility to civilize this beautiful land" best represents the idea of Manifest Destiny because it reflects the belief that it was America's destiny and right to expand its territory from the Atlantic to the Pacific Ocean. It also highlights the belief in the superiority of American civilization and the responsibility to bring progress and civilization to the newly acquired lands.

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  • 3. 

    A person who believed in secession was a person who believed slavery was wrong.

    • True

    • False

    Correct Answer
    A. False
    Explanation
    This statement cannot be inferred from the given information. Believing in secession does not necessarily mean that a person believes slavery is wrong. Secession refers to the act of withdrawing or breaking away from a larger group or organization, while the belief about slavery is unrelated to this concept. Therefore, the correct answer is False.

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  • 4. 

    Which of these activities had the greatest economic impact on the South between the 1800 and 1860?

    • Cotton farming

    • Logging trees

    • Coal mining

    • Manufacturing of clothing

    Correct Answer
    A. Cotton farming
    Explanation
    Cotton farming had the greatest economic impact on the South between 1800 and 1860. This is because cotton was a major cash crop in the region during this time period, and the demand for cotton was high both domestically and internationally. The South's economy heavily relied on cotton production, which led to the expansion of plantations and the use of slave labor. The profits from cotton farming fueled economic growth in the South, making it the most influential activity during this period.

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  • 5. 

     One of the most active conductors on the Underground railroad who risked safety to help over 300 slaves escape to freedom. 

    • Frederick Douglass

    • Harriet Beecher Stowe

    • John Brown

    • Harriet Tubman

    Correct Answer
    A. Harriet Tubman
    Explanation
    Harriet Tubman is the correct answer because she was one of the most active conductors on the Underground Railroad. She risked her own safety to help more than 300 slaves escape to freedom. Tubman was a courageous and influential figure in the abolitionist movement, dedicating her life to fighting for the rights and freedom of enslaved individuals.

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  • 6. 

    Which innovation (invention) caused the founder's prediction that slavery would naturally disappear to prove false. 

    • The light bulb

    • The telegraph

    • The cotton gin

    • The plow

    Correct Answer
    A. The cotton gin
    Explanation
    The cotton gin caused the founder's prediction that slavery would naturally disappear to prove false. The invention of the cotton gin revolutionized the cotton industry by significantly increasing the speed and efficiency of separating cotton fibers from the seeds. This led to a massive increase in cotton production, which in turn increased the demand for slave labor to cultivate and harvest the cotton. As a result, slavery became more entrenched in the Southern United States, contradicting the founder's belief that it would naturally disappear over time.

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  • 7. 

    He won the 1860 electoral and popular vote for President of the United States

    • Abraham Lincoln

    • John Breckenridge

    • James Buchanan

    • Stephen Douglas

    Correct Answer
    A. Abraham Lincoln
    Explanation
    Abraham Lincoln won the 1860 electoral and popular vote for President of the United States. This means that he received the majority of both the electoral votes and the popular votes in the election. This indicates that he had the most support from both the Electoral College and the general population, making him the winner of the election.

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  • 8. 
    " A job for the new cabinet maker" February 1861 According to the cartoonist, what is the main job of the cabinet maker? - ProProfs

    " A job for the new cabinet maker" February 1861 According to the cartoonist, what is the main job of the cabinet maker?

    • Stop slavery from spreading North

    • Free the slaves in the South

    • Keep the country from falling apart.

    • Overturn the Dred Scott decision

    Correct Answer
    A. Keep the country from falling apart.
    Explanation
    The cartoonist depicts the main job of the cabinet maker as keeping the country from falling apart. This suggests that the cabinet maker's role is to maintain unity and prevent the disintegration of the nation. The other options, such as stopping slavery from spreading North or freeing the slaves in the South, focus on specific issues related to slavery rather than the broader goal of preserving national unity. Similarly, overturning the Dred Scott decision, which upheld the legality of slavery, would be a more specific objective rather than the overarching task of preventing the country from falling apart.

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  • 9. 

    The author of the novel Uncle Tom's Cabin who used the power of the written word to increase the anti-slavery views of the North.

    • John Brown

    • Frederick Douglass

    • Stephen Douglas

    • Harriet Tubman

    • Harriet Beecher Stowe

    Correct Answer
    A. Harriet Beecher Stowe
    Explanation
    Harriet Beecher Stowe is the correct answer because she is the author of the novel Uncle Tom's Cabin. This novel played a significant role in increasing anti-slavery views in the North. Stowe's powerful portrayal of the horrors of slavery and the humanity of enslaved individuals had a profound impact on readers, helping to shape public opinion and fuel the abolitionist movement. Her work contributed to the growing awareness and opposition to slavery, making her an influential figure in the fight against this institution.

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  • 10. 

    Northerners who wanted to end slavery in the United States were called: 

    • Free Soilers

    • Popular believers

    • Abolitionists

    • Sectionalists

    Correct Answer
    A. Abolitionists
    Explanation
    Abolitionists were Northerners who wanted to end slavery in the United States. They believed that slavery was morally wrong and fought for its immediate and complete abolition. Abolitionists used various strategies such as writing and distributing anti-slavery literature, organizing protests and rallies, and even participating in the Underground Railroad to help enslaved individuals escape to freedom. Their efforts played a significant role in the eventual abolition of slavery in the United States.

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  • 11. 

     Which section of the country did Abraham Lincoln win in the 1860 Presidential election

    • North

    • South

    • West

    • None

    Correct Answer
    A. North
    Explanation
    Abraham Lincoln won the North in the 1860 Presidential election. This is because Lincoln was the candidate of the Republican Party, which had strong support in the Northern states. The Republican Party was opposed to the expansion of slavery, which resonated with many Northerners. Lincoln's victory in the North was crucial in securing his overall victory in the election.

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  • 12. 

    The Missouri Compromise of 1820:

    • Drew an east-west line through the Louisiana Purchase, prohibiting slavery above that line, with the exception of Missouri

    • Was developed by Abraham Lincoln and abolished the slave trade in Missouri

    • Permitted slavery throughout the Northwest territory of the United States.

    • Outlawed slavery in the United States

    Correct Answer
    A. Drew an east-west line through the Louisiana Purchase, prohibiting slavery above that line, with the exception of Missouri
    Explanation
    The correct answer is that the Missouri Compromise of 1820 drew an east-west line through the Louisiana Purchase, prohibiting slavery above that line, with the exception of Missouri. This compromise was an attempt to maintain a balance between slave and free states in the United States. It allowed Missouri to enter the Union as a slave state while Maine entered as a free state, preserving the balance of power in Congress. Additionally, it prohibited slavery in the northern portion of the Louisiana Purchase, which was seen as a victory for anti-slavery advocates.

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  • 13. 

     Hoping to start a slave uprising, ____________led a raid on a military armory _______on October 1859.

    • John Brown, Kansas

    • John Brown, Harpers Ferry

    • Frederick Douglass, Harpers Ferry

    • Harriet Tubman, Washington D.C.

    • John Brown, Nebraska

    Correct Answer
    A. John Brown, Harpers Ferry
    Explanation
    John Brown led a raid on a military armory in Harpers Ferry in October 1859 with the hope of starting a slave uprising. This event, known as the Harpers Ferry raid, was an attempt by Brown and his followers to seize weapons and instigate a rebellion against slavery. The raid ultimately failed, but it had a significant impact on the tensions leading up to the American Civil War.

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  • 14. 

    In an effort to prevent a bloody conflict,  the ___________ allowed California to come into the country as a _______ and allowed Utah and New Mexico to vote on the question of slavery. 

    • 1850 Compromise, Slave state

    • Missouri Compromise, Free State

    • 1850 Compromise, Free State

    • Missouri Compromise, Slave state

    Correct Answer
    A. 1850 Compromise, Free State
    Explanation
    The 1850 Compromise allowed California to enter the country as a free state and also allowed Utah and New Mexico to vote on the question of slavery. This compromise was made in order to prevent a bloody conflict over the issue of slavery and to maintain a balance between free and slave states in the country.

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  • 15. 

     Which of the following helps explain the dependence of the Southern economy on slaves?

    • Immigrants who opposed slavery did not settle in the South

    • The South needed slave labor to work in their manufacturing economy.

    • The South needed slaves to work in the mostly agricultural economy.

    • Enslaved Africans were well suited to work in the South's weather climate.

    Correct Answer
    A. The South needed slaves to work in the mostly agricultural economy.
    Explanation
    The correct answer is that the South needed slaves to work in the mostly agricultural economy. This is because the Southern economy relied heavily on agriculture, particularly crops such as cotton, tobacco, and rice. Slaves were seen as a cheap and abundant source of labor for the plantations, which allowed for the large-scale production of these cash crops. Without slaves, the Southern economy would have struggled to maintain its agricultural output and profitability.

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  • 16. 

    What led the newspapers to speak of “Bleeding Kansas” in 1856?

    • Fighting between pro-slavery and anti-slavery forces

    • Attacks on job-seeking Irish immigrants

    • Conflict between cattle ranchers and farmers

    • Reaction to the U.S. Supreme Court ruling against Dred Scott

    Correct Answer
    A. Fighting between pro-slavery and anti-slavery forces
    Explanation
    In 1856, newspapers spoke of "Bleeding Kansas" due to the fighting between pro-slavery and anti-slavery forces. This term was used to describe the violent conflicts and bloodshed that occurred in the Kansas Territory as a result of the ongoing debate over the expansion of slavery. The Kansas-Nebraska Act of 1854 allowed the residents of these territories to decide whether they would allow slavery, leading to intense clashes between those in favor of slavery and those against it. The term "Bleeding Kansas" highlights the severity and brutality of the clashes during this period.

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  • 17. 

      According to the quotation below, what does Lincoln want the American people to do? "Let us discard [get rid of] all this quibbling [arguing] about this man and the other man, this race and that race and the other race being inferior [lower], and therefore they must be placed in an inferior position. Let us discard all these things, and unite as one people throughout this land, until we shall once more stand up declaring that all men are created equal."  Abraham Lincoln, July 1858

    • Fight to end slavery once and for all

    • Allow the south to secede from the Union and maintain the peace

    • To unite as one country and work towards a country that would treat all Americans equally.

    • Ignore the issue of slavery and wait until it goes away

    Correct Answer
    A. To unite as one country and work towards a country that would treat all Americans equally.
    Explanation
    The quotation from Abraham Lincoln emphasizes the need for unity among the American people and the importance of treating all individuals equally. Lincoln wants the American people to discard arguments about race and inferiority, and instead come together as one nation to declare that all men are created equal. This suggests that Lincoln's goal is for the country to work towards a society that treats all Americans equally, rather than ignoring the issue of slavery or allowing the south to secede from the Union.

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  • 18. 

    What impact did the Dred Scott decision have on the slavery issue?

    • It settled the debate for more than 30 years

    • It divided the country over slavery even more

    • It convinced the North to secede from the Union

    • It caused the president to impeach the chief justice

    Correct Answer
    A. It divided the country over slavery even more
    Explanation
    The Dred Scott decision had a significant impact on the slavery issue as it further divided the country. The decision, made by the Supreme Court in 1857, stated that enslaved individuals were property and not citizens, therefore they did not have the right to sue for their freedom. This decision outraged anti-slavery activists in the North and intensified the sectional tensions between the North and the South. It also solidified the belief among many Northerners that the federal government was pro-slavery, leading to increased opposition to the institution and ultimately contributing to the outbreak of the Civil War.

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  • 19. 

     The Dred Scott decisision did all of the following except:

    • Pleased Southerners

    • Rule that African-Americans were not Citizens of the United States

    • Ruled that slavery was legal wherever a slaveowner took his slaves.

    • Freed Dred Scott

    Correct Answer
    A. Freed Dred Scott
    Explanation
    The Dred Scott decision did not free Dred Scott. The decision, made by the Supreme Court in 1857, ruled that African-Americans, whether enslaved or free, were not considered citizens of the United States. It also declared that slavery was legal in all territories, regardless of whether they were free states or not. This decision pleased Southerners who supported slavery and further entrenched the institution. However, it did not result in the freedom of Dred Scott.

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  • 20. 

     Which section of the 1850 Compromise caused anger in the North because it caused free African-Americans to become victims of kidnapping without the right of defending themselves in court.

    • Popular Sovereignty

    • Underground Railroad

    • Fugitive Slave laws

    • Personal liberty laws

    Correct Answer
    A. Fugitive Slave laws
    Explanation
    The Fugitive Slave laws of the 1850 Compromise caused anger in the North because they allowed for the capture and return of escaped slaves to their owners, even in free states. This meant that free African-Americans could be kidnapped and taken back into slavery without any legal recourse or the right to defend themselves in court. This infringement on personal liberty and the denial of due process caused outrage and contributed to the growing tensions between the North and the South over the issue of slavery.

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  • 21. 

    In the Lincoln-Douglas debates in 1858, who was more likely to have said: “I repeat that the principle is the right of each State, -each Territory, to decide this slavery question for itself, to have slavery or not, as it chooses.”

    • Abraham Lincoln

    • Stephen Douglas

    • Both

    • Neither

    Correct Answer
    A. Stephen Douglas
    Explanation
    Stephen Douglas was more likely to have said, "I repeat that the principle is the right of each State, -each Territory, to decide this slavery question for itself, to have slavery or not, as it chooses." This statement aligns with Douglas' popular sovereignty doctrine, which advocated for allowing each state or territory to decide the issue of slavery through popular vote. Abraham Lincoln, on the other hand, believed that slavery was morally wrong and should not be allowed to expand into new territories. Therefore, it is unlikely that Lincoln would have made this statement.

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  • 22. 
    " A job for the new cabinet maker" February 1861 Who is the Cabinet maker? - ProProfs

    " A job for the new cabinet maker" February 1861 Who is the Cabinet maker?

    • Stephen Douglas

    • Frederick Douglass

    • John Brown

    • Abraham Lincoln

    Correct Answer
    A. Abraham Lincoln
    Explanation
    The correct answer is Abraham Lincoln because the question asks who the cabinet maker is, and out of the given options, Abraham Lincoln is the only one who is not known for being a politician or an activist. Lincoln was a lawyer and statesman before becoming the 16th President of the United States, and there is no evidence or historical record suggesting that he had any experience or involvement in cabinet making. Therefore, the answer is Abraham Lincoln.

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  • 23. 

    This person led murderr of 5 pro-slavery individuals in Kansas in the time period known as "Bleeding Kansas"

    • Charles Summner

    • Frederick Douglass

    • John Bell

    • John Brown

    Correct Answer
    A. John Brown
    Explanation
    John Brown is the correct answer because he was a prominent abolitionist who led the murder of five pro-slavery individuals in Kansas during the time period known as "Bleeding Kansas." He believed in using violence to end slavery and his actions in Kansas were part of his larger mission to incite a slave rebellion. Brown's violent tactics and his raid on Harpers Ferry later became significant events leading up to the American Civil War.

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  • 24. 

    California entered the Union as free state as a result of

    • The Dred Scott decision

    • Compromise of 1850

    • Kansas - Nebraska Act

    • Lincoln - Douglas debates

    Correct Answer
    A. Compromise of 1850
    Explanation
    The Compromise of 1850 was a series of legislative measures that aimed to address the issue of slavery in the newly acquired territories from Mexico. As part of the compromise, California was admitted to the Union as a free state, meaning that slavery was prohibited within its borders. This was a significant development in the lead-up to the American Civil War, as it further polarized the North and South on the issue of slavery. The Dred Scott decision, Kansas-Nebraska Act, and Lincoln-Douglas debates were all important events related to slavery, but they did not directly result in California entering the Union as a free state.

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  • 25. 
    " A job for the new cabinet maker" February 1861This cartoon is in response to what event? - ProProfs

    " A job for the new cabinet maker" February 1861This cartoon is in response to what event?

    • Bleeding Kansas

    • 1860 election

    • Harper's Ferry Raid

    • 1850 Compromise

    Correct Answer
    A. 1860 election
    Explanation
    This cartoon is in response to the 1860 election. The mention of a "new cabinet maker" suggests that the cartoon is commenting on the transition of power to a new president and his cabinet. The 1860 election was a significant event in American history as it resulted in the election of Abraham Lincoln, a candidate who was opposed to the expansion of slavery. This ultimately led to the secession of several Southern states and the start of the American Civil War.

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  • 26. 

    This quote comes from a United States History book published in 2008: “Most white northerners at the time [1860] viewed blacks as inferior. . . .Only a few [white northerners] held strong opinions about slavery. . . A vocal minority of northerners were abolitionists . . . Some white northern bankers, mill owners, and merchants earned a lot of money on southern cotton and tobacco or by trading or transporting enslaved people. They were sympathetic to Southern plantation owners and did not want to abolish slavery.” How does the author of this secondary source interpret northern views of slavery in 1860?

    • Most northerners believed that slavery was morally wrong, but some did not care about the issue.

    • Most northerners wanted to abolish slavery, but a few were supporters of equal rights for blacks.

    • Most northerners were sympathetic to slavery, but bankers, mill owners, and merchants were abolitionists.

    • Most northerners did not care if slavery was abolished, but a few were strong supporters of slavery and a few were strong opponents of slavery.

    Correct Answer
    A. Most northerners did not care if slavery was abolished, but a few were strong supporters of slavery and a few were strong opponents of slavery.
    Explanation
    The author of the secondary source interprets that most northerners in 1860 were indifferent towards the abolition of slavery, indicating that they did not care if slavery was abolished. However, there were also a few individuals who strongly supported slavery and a few who strongly opposed it. This suggests a lack of consensus among northerners regarding their views on slavery during that time period.

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  • 27. 

    This quote was written by Susie King Taylor, who was a child slave during the Civil War: “About this time I had been reading so much about the "Yankees" I was very anxious to see them. The whites would tell their colored people not to go to the Yankees, for they would harness them to carts and make them pull the carts around, in place of horses. I asked grandmother, one day, if this was true. She replied, “Certainly not!" that the white people did not want slaves to go over to the Yankees, and told them these things to frighten them. . . . I wanted to see these wonderful "Yankees" so much, as I heard my parents say the Yankee was going to set all the slaves free.” This passage provides evidence for which of the following interpretations?

    • The Underground Railroad was a very successful tool to free slaves

    • Southern whites recruited slaves to fight for the Confederacy.

    • Abolitionists, both black and white, wanted to free the slaves.

    • White Southerners were afraid that their slaves would escape to the Union army.

    Correct Answer
    A. White Southerners were afraid that their slaves would escape to the Union army.
    Explanation
    The passage mentions that the whites would tell their colored people not to go to the Yankees because they would harness them to carts and make them pull the carts around. However, the narrator's grandmother reassures her that this is not true and that the white people tell these things to frighten the slaves. This suggests that white Southerners were afraid that their slaves would escape to the Union army, indicating that the correct interpretation is "White Southerners were afraid that their slaves would escape to the Union army."

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  • 28. 

     Stephen Douglas believed the only way to deal with the issue of slavery in a Democracy like the United States was:

    • Popular sovereingty

    • Abolish slavery

    • Wait for it to fade naturally

    • War or another form of violence

    Correct Answer
    A. Popular sovereingty
    Explanation
    Stephen Douglas believed that the only way to deal with the issue of slavery in a Democracy like the United States was through popular sovereignty. Popular sovereignty means allowing the people of each state or territory to decide for themselves whether to allow slavery or not. Douglas believed that this approach would uphold the principles of democracy and give power to the people to make decisions about their own institutions. He argued that this would prevent the issue of slavery from dividing the nation further and would maintain the unity of the United States.

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  • 29. 

     The Mexican American war led to California, Nevada,Iowa, Missouri Texas, Utah, Nebraska, Kansas, and New Mexico to become part of the United States.

    • True

    • False

    Correct Answer
    A. False
    Explanation
    The Mexican American war did not lead to California, Nevada, Iowa, Missouri, Texas, Utah, Nebraska, Kansas, and New Mexico becoming part of the United States. Some of these states were already part of the United States before the war, while others were acquired through other means such as the Louisiana Purchase or the Treaty of Guadalupe Hidalgo. Therefore, the statement is false.

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  • 30. 

    Which of the following would have received the most support in the South

    • The Underground Railroad

    • The Dred Scott Decision

    • The Missouri Compromise

    • The 1850 Compromise

    Correct Answer
    A. The Dred Scott Decision
    Explanation
    The Dred Scott Decision would have received the most support in the South because it upheld the rights of slave owners and protected the institution of slavery. The decision stated that slaves were property and not citizens, and therefore could not sue for their freedom. This decision was in line with the beliefs and interests of the Southern states, where slavery was deeply ingrained in the economy and society. The South would have viewed the Dred Scott Decision as a victory for their way of life and an affirmation of their rights to own slaves.

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  • 31. 

    The author of the Kansas-Nebraska Act who also ran for President in 1860 on his belief that each state should have the right to vote on the issue of slavery.

    • John Brown

    • Frederick Douglass

    • Abraham Lincoln

    • Stephen Douglas

    • Harriet Beecher Stowe

    Correct Answer
    A. Stephen Douglas
    Explanation
    Stephen Douglas was the author of the Kansas-Nebraska Act, which allowed each state to decide whether to allow slavery or not. He also ran for President in 1860, advocating for popular sovereignty, the idea that each state should have the right to vote on the issue of slavery. This belief was a key factor in the political debates and tensions leading up to the American Civil War.

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  • 32. 

    He lost the 1858 Illinois election for the U.S. senate but used the campaign to becomea well-known anti-slavery politician.

    • John Brown

    • Frederick Douglass

    • Abraham Lincoln

    • Stephen Douglas

    Correct Answer
    A. Abraham Lincoln
    Explanation
    Abraham Lincoln lost the 1858 Illinois election for the U.S. senate, but he used the campaign to gain recognition as an anti-slavery politician. This experience helped him establish his reputation and increase his visibility among the public. Despite the loss, Lincoln's campaign allowed him to articulate his anti-slavery stance and solidify his position as a prominent figure in the fight against slavery. This eventually paved the way for his election as the 16th President of the United States in 1860.

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  • 33. 

    Which part of the Compromise of 1850 received the greatest support from southern farmers?

    • The admission of California as a free state

    • The passage of a strict fugitive slave act

    • The end of slave trade in Washington D.C.

    • Allowing popular sovereignty in the new territories

    Correct Answer
    A. The passage of a strict fugitive slave act
    Explanation
    Southern farmers would have supported the passage of a strict fugitive slave act because it would have made it easier for them to recover escaped slaves. This would have been beneficial for their labor-intensive agricultural operations, as they heavily relied on enslaved labor. The act would have provided them with legal tools and assistance in capturing and returning escaped slaves, ensuring a steady supply of labor for their farms.

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  • 34. 

    The Vice-President of the United States who won the Northern electoral vote in the 1860 Presidential election because of his pro-slavery ideas.

    • John Brown

    • Frederick Douglass

    • John Breckenridge

    • Abraham Lincoln

    • Stephen Douglas

    Correct Answer
    A. Abraham Lincoln
    Explanation
    Abraham Lincoln won the Northern electoral vote in the 1860 Presidential election because of his pro-slavery ideas. This is because Lincoln, although he personally opposed slavery, did not advocate for its immediate abolition. Instead, he believed in limiting the spread of slavery to new territories. This stance appealed to Northern voters who were against the expansion of slavery, but not necessarily in favor of its complete eradication. Lincoln's victory in the Northern states ultimately led to his election as President of the United States.

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  • 35. 

     Which section of the country did Stephen Douglas win in the 1860 Presidential election

    • North

    • South

    • West

    • None

    Correct Answer
    A. None
    Explanation
    John Breckenridge won the South. Stephen Douglas did not win a major portion of South nor the North.

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