quiz 5 hist 2111
Which of the following would have been a reflection of the paternalist ethos in southern slavery? Slaves saw the slaveholder as their true parent. Abolitionists in the north became more accepting of slavery. It could result in fewer sales of slaves and more keeping a slave families together. The owner felt responsible for his slaves because the slaves could not take care of themselves.
The owner felt responsible for his slaves because the slaves could not take care of themselves.
The plantation masters had many means to maintain order among their slaves. according to the text, what was the most powerful weapon the plantation masters had? Requiring slaves to attend church. The threat of sale. Exploiting the divisions among slaves. Withholding food.
The threat of sale.
Which of the following best describes urban slaves? They most often were domestic servants. They were most commonly northern factory workers. They had less autonomy than plantation slaves. They kept the majority of their earnings.
They most often were domestic servants.
How did the abolitionists link themselves to the nation's revolutionary heritage? • They seized on the preamble to the Declaration of Independence as an attack against slavery. • They used mob action, just as the revolutionaries had when they attacked such disagreeable measures. • They reminded audience constantly that the main issue of the Sons of Liberty and similar groups had invoked was liberty. • They made a heroic figure of Crispus Attucks, The African Ameircan who died at the Boston Massacre.
They seized on the preamble to the Declaration of Independence as an attack against slavery.
Harriet Tubman is best known for her contributions to which of the following? Declaration of sentiments uncle Tom's cabin the Liberator Underground Railroad
Underground Railroad
Which of the following was the least common method of resistance of slavery in the 19th century? Running away. Destruction of property. Violent uprising. Faking illness/injury.
Violent uprising.
The American Civil War began in April 1861, when: • confederate forces fired upon and captured Fort Sumter • US naval vessels bombarded the city of Washington, North Carolina • confederate and union Calvary clashed in disputed territory in Texas • general William Sherman LED union soldiers on a devastating March through Georgia
confederate forces fired upon and captured Fort Sumter
The Dred Scott decision of the US Supreme Court: • declared that Congress could not ban slavery from territories • endorsed the free soil policy of the Republicans • backed the idea of popular sovereignty • free dred and Harriet Scott
declared that Congress could not ban slavery from territories
utopian societies shared which of the following principles? belief in polygamy belief in free love focus on communal living focus on individual progress
focus on communal living
Despite popular belief, on the eve of the civil war, the majority of slave owners held how many slaves? less than five between 10 and 20 between 50 and 100 over 200
less than five
On matters related to citizenship, EU S Supreme Court declared in Dred Scott that: • free African Americans could vote • anyone that a state considered to be a citizen was a U S citizen • freeborn blacks were U S citizens, but those born into slavery and later freed could not be citizens • only white person could be U.S. citizens
only white person could be U.S. citizens
According to the Kansas- Nebraska act of 1854, whether a state was free or slave will be determined by- • whether it was located in the north or South • popular sovereignty and said territories • a majority vote in EU S Congress • by a ruling made in the Supreme Court
popular sovereignty and said territories
In 1846, congressman David Wilmot proposed the Wilmot proviso which sought to: • prohibit slavery from all territory acquired from Mexico • allow voters to decide the status of slavery in the new territories • annex Cuba to avoid southern secession • allow slavery to expand in California New Mexico
prohibit slavery from all territory acquired from Mexico
According to the Missouri compromise of the land gained from Mexican cession should have been--? • slave • free • equally divided between free and slave • determined by popular sovereignty
slave
What was ironic about the fugitive slave act? • Only 10 slaves were returned to the South • abolitionists endorsed this federal legislation • ex slaves who gained their freedom before 1850 resented the law • the South promoted states rights, but with this law agreed to strong federal action
the South promoted states rights, but with this law agreed to strong federal action
The secession of seven southern states from the union in 1860 was most directly caused by--? • invasion of South Carolina by union forces at Fort Sumter • the threat made by Congress to abolish slavery • refusal of Congress to enforce the fugitive slave act • the election of Abraham Lincoln as president
the election of Abraham Lincoln as president
All of the following are expressions of the American pursuit of manifest destiny except- • the Indian removal act • Mexican American war • the reconstruction act • fifty-four forty or fight
the reconstruction act
Permitting slaves to marry gave slave owners a powerful way to keep slaves obedient through--? public whippings sexual violence legal contract threat of sale
threat of sale
The main difference between the American colonization society and the American anti slavery society was— Whether or not slavery should be abolished whether or not blacks should colonize Africa whether or not men and women were equal whether or not violence should be used
whether or not blacks should colonize Africa
In 1860, what percentage of southern white families were in the slaveowning class? 100% 25% 50% 75%
25%
On the eve of the civil war, approximately how much of the world's cotton supply came from the southern United States? 100% 75% 50% 25%
75%
One study showed that how many slave men in the South did agricultural work? 30% 50% 70% 90%
90%
In the 19th century, which product was the world major crop produced by slave labor? Tobacco. Sugar. Cotton. Rice.
Cotton.
In the late 1850s, a white slaveholder living in Mississippi most likely voted for candidates from which political party? Free soil Democratic Whig republican
Democratic
During the 1850s people involved in the temperance movement produced a number of plays that taught audiences a common moral lesson. Which of these is most likely the common theme of these plays? One must lead a good life to get to heaven. Slavery is an abomination. Adultery is sin in the eyes of God. Drinking can ruin people's lives and families.
Drinking can ruin people's lives and families.
Why could William Lloyd Garrison be seen as a more radical abolitionist than Frederick Douglass? Garrison wanted equal rights for African Americans. Douglas wanted women to play a role in abolitionism. Douglas wanted ex slaves to leave the United states. Garrison saw the constitution is evil.
Garrison saw the constitution is evil.
From whom did the US acquire the Oregon territory? • Great Britain • France • Mexico • Spain
Great Britain
What was the first successful slave revolt in the Western Hemisphere? La Amistad Nat Turner's rebellion Haitian revolution gabriel's rebellion
Haitian revolution
All of the following were leaders and abolitionism EXCEPT--? Angelina and Sarah grimke John C Calhoun William Lloyd Garrison Frederick Douglass
John C Calhoun
Which statement about Nat Turner's rebellion is true? Turner and his followers assaulted mostly men. Turner escaped capture. Many southern whites were in a panic after the rebellion. It occurred in Georgia.
Many southern whites were in a panic after the rebellion.
Why could someone argue that the north was complicit in the expansion of slavery? Many northern states had slaves at one time. Some slaves ran away to northern states. Most in the north wanted to reopen the importation of slaves. Northern factory demand for cotton steadily increased.
Northern factory demand for cotton steadily increased.
Polk's "Fifty-four forty or fight" campaign referred to demands for American control of which territory? Oregon. Texas. California. Mexico.
Oregon.
Which of the following led to border disputes with Mexico and the outbreak of the Mexican American war? • Texas annexation • Oregon acquisition • Florida session • California gold rush
• Texas annexation
Who led the reform of America's public school system in the 1800s? Dorothea Dix Susan B Anthony William Lloyd Garrison Horace Mann
Horace Mann
Many Northerners opposed the annexation of which country as it would be large slave territory due to the Missouri Compromise? • Texas • California • Florida • Oregon
Texas
"we hold these truths to be self evident: that all men and women are created equal; That they are endowed by their creator with certain inalienable rights; That among these are life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness; That to secure these rights governments are instituted, deriving their just powers from the consent of the governed." - Declaration of sentiments, cynical falls convention the quote above was written by reformers expressing their desire for which of the following? Temperance women's rights abolition states rights
women's rights
For which of the following is President James K. Polk best known? • Expanding the size of the U.S. through the Oregon Treaty and the War with mexico
• Expanding the size of the U.S. through the Oregon Treaty and the War with mexico
Overall, how did utopian societies and worldly communities perceive women? A woman's place was in the home. Women needed to serve in the military. The prostitution of women was an example of free love. Women needed to be treated as equals.
Women needed to be treated as equals.
All of the following were part of the compromise of 1850 except--? • a balance between slave and free states was maintained • California was admitted as a Free State • popular sovereignty was allowed in New Mexico and Utah • the fugitive slave act was strengthened
a balance between slave and free states was maintained
The Democratic Party split in 1860 over the question of whether to: • protect slavery in the territories or allow popular sovereignty in them • impeach Chief Justice Roger taney for the Dred Scott decision • endorse the acquisition of Cuba by the United states, thus increasing slave territory • immediately bring Kansas and Nebraska into the union as slave states
protect slavery in the territories or allow popular sovereignty in them
John Brown was an important figure prior to the civil war because he was a- • former slave who conducted many freedom journeys along the Underground Railroad • union officer who defended Fort Sumter during the 36 hour bombardment • slaveholder of South Carolina who urged southern states to secede • radical white abolitionist who led a raid in Virginia to incite a slave rebellion
radical white abolitionist who led a raid in Virginia to incite a slave rebellion
What key component of the 1860 republican platform had never been before part of a major party's platform? • There should be no national banking system • slavery should be abolished in the upper South • the government needed to protect industry with a tariff • slavery should not be extended into new States and territories
slavery should not be extended into new States and territories
Which of the following statements is consistent with the southern point of view prior to the civil war? • High tariffs should be maintained to protect American industry • tariffs should be reduced to make manufactured goods less expensive • states should strictly adhere to federal laws even if they're hurt by them • compliance with the fugitive slave act should be optional
tariffs should be reduced to make manufactured goods less expensive
in 1860, which state became the first to pass an ordinance of secession and declare itself separated from the union? • Virginia • Georgia • South Carolina • Tennessee
• South Carolina
All of the following were prison reforms achieved in the 19th century except? Abolishment of the death penalty for the insane. establishment of prison libraries. Creation of juvenile detention centers. Development of literacy programs for the incarcerated
Abolishment of the death penalty for the insane.
What distinguished John Brown from other abolitionists such as William Lloyd Garrison and Frederick Douglass? • Brown used religion as inspiration. • Brown wanted to send X slaves back to Africa. • Brown emphasized violence in freeing slaves. • Brown wanted slaves to be freed immediately.
Brown emphasized violence in freeing slaves.
Dorothea Dix devoted much time to the crusade for the: immediate abolition of slavery. Establishment of common schools in the South. Construction of humane mental hospitals for the insane. Right for women to vote in local school elections.
Construction of humane mental hospitals for the insane.
Which of the following describes the gag rule? It stated that newspapers could not print anti slavery materials. It prevented Congress from hearing anti slavery petitions. It denied women the right to speak in mixed sex public gatherings. It prevented congregational ministers from preaching against Catholics.
It prevented Congress from hearing anti slavery petitions.
The utopian communities established in the years before the civil war: usually followed standard gender and marital relations. Made no effort to combat the growing disparity between rich and poor. Call themselves utopian format their effort likely fail. Set out to reorganize society on a cooperative basis rather than an individual one.
Set out to reorganize society on a cooperative basis rather than an individual one.
For the South in the 1830s, making the Texas territory part of the United states could potentially be most beneficial in what way? The United states would gain valuable oil reserves. there would be an increased trade with Mexico. the climate provided optional soil for farming. Several slave states could be created out of Texas.
Several slave states could be created out of Texas.
Which of the following would be an example of "silent sabotage"? with other slaves, Denmark vessey planned a rebellion. Harriet Tubman helped lead slaves to freedom. Nat Turner killed white people during his rebellion. Slave on a large plantation slowed down the work Pace.
Slave on a large plantation slowed down the work Pace.
Compared to slavery bold in Brazil and in the West Indies comments labor votes in the United states were: larger scale but less frequent. smaller and scalable more frequent. Smaller in scale and less frequent. Bloodier and more successful.
Smaller in scale and less frequent.
What economic effect did southern slavery have on the north? It was minimal, which explains why northerners oppose slavery. A few New York shipping companies benefited from slavery, but the institution had little effect otherwise. Southern slavery helped finance industrialization and internal improvements in the north. Southern slavery drained resources from the north and helped keep the whole nation in a depression during the 1850s.
Southern slavery helped finance industrialization and internal improvements in the north.
which of these was a direct result of the Nat turners rebellion in 1831? Southern legislatures re examined the moral foundation of keeping millions of blacks as slaves. Congress passed a law that made the importation of slaves from Africa illegal. Strict slave codes were passed throughout the southern states. President Lincoln dedicated the remainder of his presidency to abolishing slavery.
Strict slave codes were passed throughout the southern states.
Why did slavery become more central to American politics in the 1840s? • The Methodist Church, the nation's largest denomination, called on all its members to free their slaves. • Territorial expansion raised the question of whether new lands should be free or slave. • Members of the abolitionist Republican Party, formed in 1844, insisted on debating slavery. • President John tyler's antislavery policies caused a major proslavery backlash led by John C Calhoun.
Territorial expansion raised the question of whether new lands should be free or slave.
What did reformers commonly believe about prisons and asylums? That the persons entering these institutions would likely never leave them. That they were not widely needed, and not many were built. that they would be excellent holding centers for societies undesirables. That they could rehabilitate individuals and then release them back into society.
That they could rehabilitate individuals and then release them back into society.
The Seneca Falls Convention's Declaration of Sentiments was modeled after: Letters on the equality of the sexes. The US constitution. A vindication of the rights of women. The Declaration of Independence.
The Declaration of Independence.
Supporters of the common school movement advocated for which of the following? Admission of blacks to public schools free public education for all white children creation of charter schools establishment of religious seminaries
free public education for all white children
What conclusion can be made about the effect of the Supreme Court ruling in the Dred Scott case? • it expanded the fugitive slave act • it ruled separate but equal constitutional • it caused the South to threaten secession • it established judicial review
it expanded the fugitive slave act
When Abraham Lincoln met Harriet beecher Stowe at a reception at the White House, he said, "so you're the little lady who started this big war." Lincoln made this statement because stowe— • was the editor of an abolitionist newspaper called the north star • wrote a book called uncle Tom's cabin that excited northern abolitionists • displayed an American flag welcome federal troops marched by • was a daring conductor of the Underground Railroad
• wrote a book called uncle Tom's cabin that excited northern abolitionists