US History 1 Chapter 10 Quiz

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    The Fugitive Slave Act most favored the interests or activities of

    • Escaped slaves
    • Slave owners
    • Abolitionists
    • Northern industrialists
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We’ll be dealing with the failed Compromise of 1850, the Fugitive Slave Act, Dred Scott and the events that led to secession in this quiz on U. S. History. Think you know your stuff? There’s only one way to find out!

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  • 2. 

    In the Dred Scott decision, the Court ruled that African Americans

    • Had no rights

    • Could not relocate

    • Could become citizens

    • Could engage in litigation

    Correct Answer
    A. Had no rights
    Explanation
    The correct answer is "had no rights." The Dred Scott decision, made by the Court, stated that African Americans had no rights. This ruling denied African Americans the rights and protections afforded to white citizens, reinforcing the idea of their inferior status and perpetuating racial discrimination. This decision played a significant role in fueling tensions between the North and South prior to the Civil War and was later overturned by the passage of the 14th Amendment, which granted citizenship and equal protection under the law to African Americans.

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  • 3. 

    The event that led most directly to secession was

    • Harper's Ferry

    • The Panic of 1857

    • Lincoln's election

    • The Dred Scott decision

    Correct Answer
    A. Lincoln's election
    Explanation
    Lincoln's election in 1860 was a major catalyst for secession. His victory as a Republican candidate, who was against the expansion of slavery, caused significant concern among southern states that relied heavily on slavery for their economy and way of life. They feared that Lincoln's presidency would lead to the abolition of slavery, threatening their power and control over their own states. As a result, several southern states, starting with South Carolina, seceded from the Union, leading to the formation of the Confederacy and ultimately the American Civil War.

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  • 4. 

    One new political party to emerge at this time was the

    • Whig Party

    • Populist Party

    • Democratic Party

    • Know-Nothing Party

    Correct Answer
    A. Know-Nothing Party
    Explanation
    The Know-Nothing Party emerged as a new political party during this time. This party was also known as the American Party and was formed in the mid-19th century. It was characterized by its anti-immigrant and anti-Catholic sentiments. The party gained popularity due to the increasing nativist sentiment in the United States, particularly in response to the influx of Irish and German immigrants. The Know-Nothing Party aimed to restrict immigration and limit the political influence of Catholics. However, it declined in the late 1850s and eventually dissolved due to internal divisions and the onset of the Civil War.

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  • 5. 

    The failed Compromise of 1850 was successfully re-presented by

    • Daniel Webster

    • John C. Calhoun

    • Stephen Douglas

    • Henry Clay

    Correct Answer
    A. Stephen Douglas
    Explanation
    Stephen Douglas successfully re-presented the failed Compromise of 1850. The Compromise of 1850 was a series of legislative measures aimed at resolving the territorial and slavery disputes between the North and the South. It included provisions such as the admission of California as a free state, the strengthening of the Fugitive Slave Act, and the organization of the Utah and New Mexico territories. Despite the initial failure of the compromise, Stephen Douglas, a senator from Illinois, played a crucial role in re-introducing and passing the compromise through skillful negotiation and political maneuvering.

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