Failure of Compromise - AP U.S. History
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Which 1860 event directly led to Southern secession?
Which 1860 event directly led to Southern secession?
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The election of Abraham Lincoln as President. Republican victory on anti-slavery platform triggered secession.
The election of Abraham Lincoln as President. Republican victory on anti-slavery platform triggered secession.
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What did the term 'Bleeding Kansas' describe?
What did the term 'Bleeding Kansas' describe?
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Violent conflicts over slavery in Kansas territory. Demonstrated failure of popular sovereignty to ensure peace.
Violent conflicts over slavery in Kansas territory. Demonstrated failure of popular sovereignty to ensure peace.
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What was the reaction in the South to the election of Abraham Lincoln?
What was the reaction in the South to the election of Abraham Lincoln?
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Southern states began to secede from the Union. Viewed Republican victory as existential threat to slavery.
Southern states began to secede from the Union. Viewed Republican victory as existential threat to slavery.
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What was the key provision of the Kansas-Nebraska Act?
What was the key provision of the Kansas-Nebraska Act?
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It allowed popular sovereignty to decide slavery. Let territorial residents vote on slavery's legality.
It allowed popular sovereignty to decide slavery. Let territorial residents vote on slavery's legality.
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What did the Compromise of 1850 say about the slave trade in Washington D.C.?
What did the Compromise of 1850 say about the slave trade in Washington D.C.?
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It abolished the slave trade in Washington D.C. Concession to Northern anti-slavery sentiment in compromise.
It abolished the slave trade in Washington D.C. Concession to Northern anti-slavery sentiment in compromise.
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What was the main focus of the Crittenden Compromise proposals?
What was the main focus of the Crittenden Compromise proposals?
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To protect slavery in Southern states and territories. Final failed attempt to prevent Southern secession.
To protect slavery in Southern states and territories. Final failed attempt to prevent Southern secession.
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Identify the year the Dred Scott decision was issued.
Identify the year the Dred Scott decision was issued.
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- Supreme Court ruling that intensified sectional crisis.
- Supreme Court ruling that intensified sectional crisis.
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Which compromise attempted to maintain the balance of power in the Senate?
Which compromise attempted to maintain the balance of power in the Senate?
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The Missouri Compromise of 1820. Preserved equal representation between free and slave states.
The Missouri Compromise of 1820. Preserved equal representation between free and slave states.
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What was the ultimate goal of the abolitionist movement?
What was the ultimate goal of the abolitionist movement?
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The complete abolition of slavery in the United States. Moral crusade that intensified sectional tensions.
The complete abolition of slavery in the United States. Moral crusade that intensified sectional tensions.
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Which event demonstrated the failure of popular sovereignty?
Which event demonstrated the failure of popular sovereignty?
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The violence in Kansas, known as 'Bleeding Kansas.'. Showed popular sovereignty couldn't peacefully resolve slavery.
The violence in Kansas, known as 'Bleeding Kansas.'. Showed popular sovereignty couldn't peacefully resolve slavery.
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What was the main goal of the Free-Soil Party?
What was the main goal of the Free-Soil Party?
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To prevent the expansion of slavery into the western territories. Third party opposing slavery's westward expansion.
To prevent the expansion of slavery into the western territories. Third party opposing slavery's westward expansion.
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What was the Ostend Manifesto?
What was the Ostend Manifesto?
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A document advocating U.S. acquisition of Cuba. 1854 diplomatic document supporting Southern expansion goals.
A document advocating U.S. acquisition of Cuba. 1854 diplomatic document supporting Southern expansion goals.
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Identify the primary issue in the Lincoln-Douglas debates.
Identify the primary issue in the Lincoln-Douglas debates.
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The expansion of slavery into the territories. Central question in their famous 1858 Senate debates.
The expansion of slavery into the territories. Central question in their famous 1858 Senate debates.
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Which political party was formed in response to the Kansas-Nebraska Act?
Which political party was formed in response to the Kansas-Nebraska Act?
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The Republican Party. Anti-slavery expansion party formed in 1854.
The Republican Party. Anti-slavery expansion party formed in 1854.
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What was the significance of the Lincoln-Douglas debates?
What was the significance of the Lincoln-Douglas debates?
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Highlighted divisions over slavery and popular sovereignty. 1858 Senate debates that gained Lincoln national attention.
Highlighted divisions over slavery and popular sovereignty. 1858 Senate debates that gained Lincoln national attention.
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What was the main argument of Southern states for maintaining slavery?
What was the main argument of Southern states for maintaining slavery?
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Economic necessity and states' rights. Defended slavery as constitutional and economically vital.
Economic necessity and states' rights. Defended slavery as constitutional and economically vital.
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Which constitutional amendment resolved the issue of slavery post-Civil War?
Which constitutional amendment resolved the issue of slavery post-Civil War?
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The 13th Amendment. Permanently abolished slavery throughout the United States.
The 13th Amendment. Permanently abolished slavery throughout the United States.
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What was the outcome of the Kansas-Nebraska Act regarding slavery?
What was the outcome of the Kansas-Nebraska Act regarding slavery?
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Led to violent conflict known as 'Bleeding Kansas.'. Popular sovereignty failed to prevent sectional violence.
Led to violent conflict known as 'Bleeding Kansas.'. Popular sovereignty failed to prevent sectional violence.
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Identify the law that required citizens to assist in the capture of runaway slaves.
Identify the law that required citizens to assist in the capture of runaway slaves.
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The Fugitive Slave Act of 1850. Forced Northerners to participate in slavery system.
The Fugitive Slave Act of 1850. Forced Northerners to participate in slavery system.
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What did the Compromise of 1850 abolish in Washington D.C.?
What did the Compromise of 1850 abolish in Washington D.C.?
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The slave trade (but not slavery itself). Compromise measure to appease Northern anti-slavery sentiment.
The slave trade (but not slavery itself). Compromise measure to appease Northern anti-slavery sentiment.
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Which state seceded first from the Union in 1860?
Which state seceded first from the Union in 1860?
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South Carolina. Immediately after Lincoln's election in December 1860.
South Carolina. Immediately after Lincoln's election in December 1860.
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What was a major consequence of the Dred Scott decision?
What was a major consequence of the Dred Scott decision?
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It heightened tensions between North and South. Strengthened Southern resolve and Northern opposition.
It heightened tensions between North and South. Strengthened Southern resolve and Northern opposition.
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Identify the primary author of the Missouri Compromise.
Identify the primary author of the Missouri Compromise.
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Henry Clay. The 'Great Compromiser' who crafted sectional deals.
Henry Clay. The 'Great Compromiser' who crafted sectional deals.
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What was the main purpose of the Compromise of 1850?
What was the main purpose of the Compromise of 1850?
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To ease tensions between free and slave states. Henry Clay's final attempt at sectional compromise.
To ease tensions between free and slave states. Henry Clay's final attempt at sectional compromise.
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Which event marked the beginning of the Civil War?
Which event marked the beginning of the Civil War?
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The attack on Fort Sumter in 1861. South Carolina's attack on federal fort in Charleston.
The attack on Fort Sumter in 1861. South Carolina's attack on federal fort in Charleston.
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What concept allowed territories to decide on slavery for themselves?
What concept allowed territories to decide on slavery for themselves?
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Popular sovereignty. Local self-determination principle that proved divisive.
Popular sovereignty. Local self-determination principle that proved divisive.
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Identify the author of the Kansas-Nebraska Act.
Identify the author of the Kansas-Nebraska Act.
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Stephen A. Douglas. Illinois senator who championed popular sovereignty.
Stephen A. Douglas. Illinois senator who championed popular sovereignty.
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What was the Missouri Compromise of 1820?
What was the Missouri Compromise of 1820?
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It admitted Missouri as a slave state and Maine as a free state. Maintained sectional balance with equal free and slave states.
It admitted Missouri as a slave state and Maine as a free state. Maintained sectional balance with equal free and slave states.
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Identify the main issue addressed by the Compromise of 1850.
Identify the main issue addressed by the Compromise of 1850.
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The status of territories acquired from the Mexican-American War. Concerned whether new territories would allow slavery or remain free.
The status of territories acquired from the Mexican-American War. Concerned whether new territories would allow slavery or remain free.
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What was the Fugitive Slave Act of 1850?
What was the Fugitive Slave Act of 1850?
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It required the return of escaped slaves to their owners. Made Northern citizens complicit in slavery enforcement.
It required the return of escaped slaves to their owners. Made Northern citizens complicit in slavery enforcement.
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