Chapter 10 Map Exercises

Following the Missouri Compromise of 1820, where was slavery permitted and where was it not?

opened to slavery- Missouri Arkansas Territory closed to slavery- unorganized territory Maine

Review the section of the chapter on the circumstances and impact of the presidential election of 1824. Then, select on the map the winner of the election.

ADAMS

In the early nineteenth century, Spain's Latin American colonies rose in rebellion and established a series of independent nations. Place in order the following former Spanish colonies by the date that they achieved their independence, earliest to latest.

Chile Mexico Bolivia Venezuela

What aspects of the Missouri Compromise of 1820 does the map reflect?

Correct continued balance between free and slave states and territories Congressional planning for the settlement of the Louisiana Purchase territory continued U.S. westward settlement and displacement of Indian tribes INCORRECT: U.S. conflict with Spain over Mexico

How did the political landscape change during the mid-1820s?

Correct Answer(s) The new Democratic Party was inspired by Jeffersonian ideals. There was a significant change in American political life. Incorrect Answer(s) The country became more divided with the appearance of new political parties.

The map below depicts the results of the presidential election of 1840. Drag the following labels onto the map to identify the state that yielded the most electoral votes for Harrison and the state that yielded the most votes for Van Buren.

HARRISON: NY BUREN: VA

One of the early laws of Jackson's administration, the Indian Removal Act of 1830, provided funds for uprooting the so-called Five Civilized Tribes. During the presidency of Jackson's successor, Martin Van Buren, federal soldiers forcibly removed Native Americans from their land. Select on the map the land to which these tribes were forcibly moved.

INDIAN LANDS

Refer to the map to identify each of the following territories as either a British territory, Spanish territory, or an independent nation in 1830.

Spanish colony- CUBA PUERTO RICO British colony- JAMAICA LUCAYAS/BAHAMA independent nation- MEXICO Haiti

The Missouri Compromise of 1820 prohibited slavery in North American territory north of latitude 36°30'. Select on the map the Missouri Compromise line.

above arkansas

During the presidency of Martin Van Buren, the U.S. army herded 18,000 Native American men, women, and children into stockades and then forced them to move west. At least one-quarter perished during the winter of 1838-1839 on what became known as the Trail of Tears. Select on the map the Trail of Tears.

crossing Missouri top