History Chapter 15

On what legal basis did Dred Scott sue for his freedom? A. He claimed that living for an extended period in areas where slavery was forbidden made him free. B. His father was a free man. C. He argued that slavery was unconstitutional. D. He had married a free woman. E. The physical abuse he suffered was illegal.

A. He claimed that living for an extended period in areas where slavery was forbidden made him free.

The Republican party platform supported all of the following in 1860 EXCEPT: A. John Brown's raid B. no further extension of slavery C. free homesteads on federal lands D. a transcontinental railroad E. a higher protective tariff

A. John Brown's raid

All of the following were presidential nominees in 1860 EXCEPT: A. William Seward B. John Bell C. Stephen Douglas D. John Breckinridge E. Abraham Lincoln

A. William Seward

John Brown targeted Harpers Ferry, Virginia, because: A. it was the site of a federal arsenal B. it had a large slave population C. many abolitionists lived in the area D. it was an important railroad center E. it had banks with large deposits

A. it was the site of a federal arsenal

Preston Brooks's caning of Charles Sumner: A. made Brooks a hero in much of the South B. was totally without motive or provocation C. took place in Kansas D. ended Brooks's career in Congress E. showed that both North and South rejected political extremists

A. made Brooks a hero in much of the South

Author Harriet Beecher Stowe's background was indicative of the abolitionist movement's: A. powerful religious underpinnings B. symbolic support of the Fugitive Slave Act C. willingness to accept slavery in some modified form D. gradually weakening strength. E. weak moral compass

A. powerful religious underpinnings

What position did both the Democrats and Whigs support in the 1852 presidential election? A. support of the Compromise of 1850 B. a ban on the expansion of slavery into the territories C. repeal of the Fugitive Slave Act D. women's suffrage E. use of the popular vote rather than electoral college to determine the election's winner

A. support of the Compromise of 1850

John Brown's raid: A. terrified southerners B. succeeded C. was of minor importance D. was condemned by abolitionists E. ended bloodlessly

A. terrified southerners

In the 1856 election, the Democrats supported all of the following EXCEPT: A. the reinstitution of the Missouri Compromise B. no Congressional interference with slavery in the states or territories C. vigorous enforcement of the fugitive slave law D. religious liberty E. Kansas-Nebraska Act

A. the reinstitution of the Missouri Compromise

All of the following might have joined the Free-Soil party EXCEPT: A. Liberty party members B. "Cotton" Whigs C. admirers of Martin Van Buren D. supporters of the Wilmot Proviso E. "Conscience" Whigs

B. "Cotton" Whigs

What did the Supreme Court rule in Dred Scott v. Sandford? A. State bans on slavery did not violate the property rights of masters. B. Blacks did not have citizenship and therefore lacked legal standing. C. The Missouri Compromise was still legally binding. D. Slaves who were taken to free states would be considered free. E. Slaves who were taken to free territories would be considered free.

B. Blacks did not have citizenship and therefore lacked legal standing.

The Republican party reflected a combination of all of the following groups EXCEPT: A. Independent Democrats B. Cotton Whigs C. Northern Whigs D. anti-slavery advocates E. Free-Soilers

B. Cotton Whigs

Given the bitterness of the Congressional debate, why was Stephen Douglas successful in getting the Compromise of 1850 passed? A. He was in better health and was more charismatic than Clay B. He split the issues into separate bills C. He could depend on a sympathy vote from supporters of deceased President Taylor D. He dropped the question of the slave trade in the District of Columbia E. His support for popular sovereignty allowed many abolitionist senators to vote with him

B. He split the issues into separate bills

During the great congressional debate over the Compromise of 1850: A. Jefferson Davis emerged as a voice of moderation B. Henry Clay pushed for the compromise and national harmony C. John Calhoun endorsed all of Henry Clay's proposals D. Daniel Webster made an impassioned argument for secession E. President Taylor promised to veto any new legislation

B. Henry Clay pushed for the compromise and national harmony

Why did Kansas' Lecompton Constitution become so controversial? A. It banned slavery but provided an exception to existing resident slave owners. B. It allowed slavery even though a majority of residents opposed it. C. It allowed each county in Kansas to vote on the legality of slavery. D. It advocated for Kansas independence rather than statehood. E. It banned slavery even though an overwhelming majority of residents supported it.

B. It allowed slavery even though a majority of residents opposed it.

Which of the following is NOT true of Zachary Taylor? A. He opposed the extension of slavery into the new western territories. B. The "Conscience" Whigs were his strongest supporters. C. He owned more than 100 slaves. D. He opposed the idea of secession. E. He was a Mexican War hero.

B. The "Conscience" Whigs were his strongest supporters.

The states of the Confederate States of America seceded after Lincoln's election because: A. Lincoln was pushing for an invasion of the South. B. The southern secessionists were convinced that Lincoln would move against slavery despite his assurances otherwise. C. The southern secessionists believed that Jefferson Davis had won the 1860 election but was denied the office through fraud. D. Lincoln promised to abolish slavery immediately after taking office. E. The southern secessionists planned to invade the North and impose slavery on the entire union.

B. The southern secessionists were convinced that Lincoln would move against slavery despite his assurances otherwise.

All of the following about John Brown are true EXCEPT: A. he had a history of mental instability B. he was fanatically committed to fight to protect the institution of slavery C. he led the "sack of Lawrence" in Kansas D. he and his followers were responsible for the Pottawatomie Massacre E. his son was killed during one of the raids he led

B. he was fanatically committed to fight to protect the institution of slavery

John Brown's raid on Harpers Ferry was intended to: A. provoke a fight with the U.S. Army B. provoke slave insurrections C. unify the Republican party D. prove John Brown was God's agent E. start a civil war

B. provoke slave insurrections

Why did the Whig party collapse? A. It opposed slavery. B. The Republican party defeated the major Whig candidates in the 1852 election. C. The strain of the Kansas-Nebraska Act pushed northern and southern members toward joining different parties. D. It no longer had sufficient numbers of people voting for it. E. Its economic policies were perceived as too socialist.

C. The strain of the Kansas-Nebraska Act pushed northern and southern members toward joining different parties.

The Lincoln-Douglas debates: A. saw Lincoln endorse the Dred Scott ruling B. saw Lincoln state his belief in racial equality C. bolstered Lincoln's presidential prospects in 1860 D. clinched Lincoln's election to the U.S. Senate E. saw Douglas abandon popular sovereignty

C. bolstered Lincoln's presidential prospects in 1860

As the election of 1860 approached, the Democratic party: A. condemned the Kansas-Nebraska Act B. renominated Buchanan C. broke up into northern and southern wings D. was dominated by southern extremists E. was silent on the issue of slavery

C. broke up into northern and southern wings

Why did President Buchanan support the Lecompton Constitution? A. He opposed the spread of slavery, and the constitution banned it from Kansas. B. He was born in Lecompton and always supported his hometown. C. He was politically dependent on northern congressmen, who also supported the Constitution. D. He was dependent on southern congressmen, who also supported the Constitution. E. He had no strong position, but his advisors insisted he support it.

D. He was dependent on southern congressmen, who also supported the Constitution.

Why were the religious revivals of 1857-1859 different from earlier awakenings? A. Participants overwhelmingly supported the Democrats. B. Participants took strong stands on slavery. C. The revivals were spread by an unusually large number of charismatic ministers. D. Participants were largely uninterested in social reform. E. The revivals garnered little attention in the popular press.

D. Participants were largely uninterested in social reform.

In response to secession, President Buchanan: A. abandoned Fort Sumter B. said he supported it C. let Lincoln take office ahead of schedule D. did practically nothing E. declared martial law

D. did practically nothing

The Supreme Court's Dred Scott decision: A. guaranteed the future admission of slave states B. was applauded by the Republicans C. recognized that free blacks were U.S. citizens D. implied that the Missouri Compromise had been unconstitutional E. gave Dred Scott his freedom

D. implied that the Missouri Compromise had been unconstitutional

The Panic of 1857: A. was the worst depression in American history B. caused church attendance to decline C. ended sectional bickering D. strengthened southern confidence in its cotton economy E. was triggered by the violence in Kansas

D. strengthened southern confidence in its cotton economy

A major reason the Democrat James Buchanan won the 1856 election was that: A. the Republicans did not have a candidate to run against him B. slavery and sectional divisions were not an issue in the election C. the northern Whigs threw their support to the Democrats D. the Democrats were the only remaining national party E. the Republicans were mired in political scandal

D. the Democrats were the only remaining national party

Passage of the Kansas-Nebraska Act was a victory for: A. immigrant groups in America B. abolitionists C. the preservation of the Union D. the concept of popular sovereignty E. southerners who wanted a transcontinental railroad to run west from New Orleans

D. the concept of popular sovereignty

John C. Calhoun believed that the Wilmot Proviso: A. would help keep the Union together B. would never pass Congress C. protected the interests of slaveholders D. violated property rights guaranteed in the Fifth Amendment E. blamed the South for the Mexican War

D. violated property rights guaranteed in the Fifth Amendment

The 1848 presidential election: A. was won by Lewis Cass B. was decided in the House of Representatives C. was won by Martin Van Buren D. was won by Zachary Taylor E. broke up the Whig party

D. was won by Zachary Taylor

Why did the new Fugitive Slave Act outrage abolitionists? A. It reintroduced the legal international slave trade. B. It required the licensing of slave catchers. C. It guaranteed fugitive slaves a jury trial. D. It allowed northern states to become slave states. E. It offered a strong temptation to kidnap free blacks in northern "free" states.

E. It offered a strong temptation to kidnap free blacks in northern "free" states.

Why did Uncle Tom's Cabin outrage slave owners? A. It started the Civil War. B. It was an objective description of life under slavery. C. It convinced many poor southern whites to oppose slavery. D. It was authored by Harriet Tubman. E. It presented slavery as an abominable sin.

E. It presented slavery as an abominable sin.

Why did efforts by federal officials to return Anthony Burns to slavery following the 1854 passage of the Kansas-Nebraska Act spark intense controversy and violence? A. The new law gave amnesty to any escaped slaves who took refuge in the North. B. Anthony Burns had previously purchased his freedom. C. Anthony Burns was white. D. Federal efforts violated the Compromise of 1850. E. The repeal of the Missouri Compromise inspired many northerners to actively oppose enforcement of the Fugitive Slave Act.

E. The repeal of the Missouri Compromise inspired many northerners to actively oppose enforcement of the Fugitive Slave Act.

Lincoln won the election of 1860 by: A. massive voter fraud B. appealing to fear C. sweeping the free states D. changing his position on slavery E. carrying the biggest states in both North and South

E. carrying the biggest states in both North and South

Stephen Douglas's proposed Kansas-Nebraska Act: A. strengthened the Missouri Compromise B. strengthened his presidential prospects C. showed his enthusiastic support of slavery D. would promote construction of a transcontinental rail line along a southern route E. might allow slavery in Kansas and Nebraska

E. might allow slavery in Kansas and Nebraska

The Compromise of 1850: A. gave Texas more territory B. admitted Utah as a slave state C. ended slavery in Washington, D.C. D. postponed California statehood E. strengthened the fugitive slave laws

E. strengthened the fugitive slave laws

The Freeport Doctrine might be defined as the concept that: A. slavery could not be prohibited in a territory until that territory became a state B. slavery was immoral and ought to be abolished in all territories of the United States C. if blacks were freed from slavery, they must be given full legal and social equality D. the Dred Scott decision should be overturned E. whatever the Supreme Court said about slavery, it could not exist anywhere unless supported by local police regulations

E. whatever the Supreme Court said about slavery, it could not exist anywhere unless supported by local police regulations