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Which event happened at the end of the Mexican War?

A
The US gave up Texas to Mexico.
B
Borders returned to their prewar locations.
C
The US gained a large area in the West from Mexico.
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Which concept reflected an effort to keep slavery out of the entire Mexican Cession?

A
the Wilmot Proviso
B
popular sovereignty
C
the Missouri Compromise
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Which statements about the Free Soil Party are true? Check all that apply.

A
Both Whigs and Democrats joined the party.
B
The party opposed the extension of slavery into the territories.
C
Southerners outnumbered Northerners in the party.
D
The party promoted abolitionism as its primary issue.
E
Martin Van Buren ran as the party’s nominee for president.
F
The party had no impact on the election of 1848.
4

Zachary Taylor carried which of the following states? OhioMissouri✔ New York

A
Ohio
B
Missouri
C
✔ New York
5

Lewis Cass received what percentage of the popular vote?52%44%✔ 42%

A
52%
B
44%
C
✔ 42%
6

What caused California’s population to increase in 1848 and 1849?

A
Cotton production expanded.
B
Gold was discovered.
C
California became a state.
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According to the miner in this letter, what does it take to succeed in California? Check all that apply.

A
a wealthy sponsor
B
abundant land
C
patience
D
hard work
E
good health
F
skill and experience
8

Which statement best characterizes the prices paid by William Shaw at the mining camp?

A
much less expensive than expected
B
about the same as expected
C
much more expensive than expected
9

Why do you think Shaw listed the price of his supplies in his book?

A
to show everyone what bargains could be found in the mining camps
B
to let people know how much money he had made mining for gold.
C
to show people how expensive it was to buy supplies in California
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Why were Southerners upset about California’s application to join the Union?Check all that apply.

A
Californians approved a constitution that banned slavery.
B
California tried to convince slave owners to move to the West Coast.
C
Free states would gain a majority over slave states in the Senate.
D
Californians helped Zachary Taylor win the presidency.
E
Other western territories might follow California’s example of entering as a free state.
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Which provisions were included in the Compromise of 1850? Check all that apply.

A
New Mexico entered the Union as a slave state.
B
California entered the Union as a free state.
C
A more effective fugitive slave law was passed.
D
The slave trade in the District of Columbia was banned.
E
Texas doubled in size.
12

According to the underlined text, Webster argues that splitting the union is ✔ impossiblelikelydesirable.

A
✔ impossible
B
likely
C
desirable
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What happened as a result of the rapid population increase in California?

A
California applied to enter the Union as a state.
B
California broke away from Mexican rule.
C
California voters helped Zachary Taylor win the presidency.
14

According to the text, how much was Shaw’s total bill at the store?$18$50✔ $110

A
$18
B
$50
C
✔ $110
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What was a result of the Fugitive Slave Act?

A
Northerners became more sympathetic to the challenges facing slave owners.
B
Tensions increased between the North and the South.
C
Congress abolished slavery in the District of Columbia.

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