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Why was the Ordinance of Nullification passed in 1832?

A
The national government passed it to prevent problems between the states.
B
The state of Virginia passed it in opposition of the Alien and Sedition Acts.
C
The state of South Carolina passed it in opposition to the Tariff of 1828.
D
The state of Kentucky passed it to support of the Missouri Compromise.
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Which best describes Daniel Webster’s views?

A
He disagreed with slavery, but supported compromise.
B
He regarded nullification as a form of treason.
C
He worked to create a system to improve the economy.
D
He supported slavery, sectionalism, and states’ rights.
3

What was one way westward expansion benefitted Indigenous people?

A
new trade and economic opportunities
B
greater representation in government
C
wider markets for their manufactured goods
D
less dependence on traditional food sources
4

Americans who supported Manifest Destiny primarily believed that the United States should

A
acquire colonies in other parts of the world.
B
develop the nation’s existing territory.
C
spread across the continent to the Pacific Ocean.
D
share territory peacefully with Indigenous people.
5

Which abolitionist led a military expedition during the Civil War?

A
Frederick Douglass
B
Frances Ellen Watkins Harper
C
Harriet Tubman
D
William Lloyd Garrison
6

According to the US Constitution, states have legislative powers that

A
are delegated to the federal government.
B
relate to currency, the economy, and trade.
C
are not assigned to the federal government.
D
relate to the declaration of war and the military.
7

Many people moved to California in 1848 following

A
the establishment of Bear Flag Republic.
B
the outlawing of slavery.
C
the discovery of gold.
D
the completion of the Pacific Railroad.
8

The policy that allowed settlers in new territories to decide whether or not to allow slavery was called

A
popular sovereignty.
B
westward expansion.
C
Manifest Destiny.
D
territorial election.
9

California finally joined the Union following the death of

A
President Millard Fillmore.
B
President Zachary Taylor.
C
Senator William Seward.
D
Senator John C. Calhoun.
10

Which best describes nullification?

A
a strong loyalty to a state or region, sometimes at the expense of a nation
B
the idea that states have powers separate from the federal government
C
the idea that a state could refuse to follow a federal law it disagreed with
D
a system that divides power between national and state governments
11

How did enslaved people escape to the North?

A
by taking part in insurrections
B
through military force
C
on the Underground Railroad
D
getting jobs in factories
12

Which of the following men thought the Republic of Texas should remain independent?

A
Sam Houston
B
John Tyler
C
Mirabeau Lamar
D
Stephen Austin
13

How did the introduction of the cotton gin affect enslaved workers on Southern plantations?

A
Enslaved workers had less work to do.
B
Planters gave enslaved workers better working conditions.
C
Enslaved workers were able to purchase insurance.
D
Planters demanded enslaved laborers work faster.
14

At the time of the Missouri Compromise, there was conflict between the North and the South because of

A
opposition to Manifest Destiny.
B
differences in the size of states.
C
opposition to the Louisiana Purchase.
D
differences in regional economies.
15

In the mid-1800s, which hardships did pioneers encounter on the trails to the West? Check all that apply.

A
harsh weather
B
threat of disease
C
attacks by Spanish soldiers
D
rugged landscape
E
government roadblocks
F
lack of food and water

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