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1. Other than rice, what was South Carolina’s most significant export in the early eighteenth century?
2. By the eighteenth century, the leading slave-trading nation had become
3. How did westward expansion lead to tensions between the American North and South and foreshadow further conflict between the two regions?
4. Describe the contributions of African Americans to the Union war effort. What special challenges did they face?
The score for this quiz: 97 out of 100
Question 1
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Other than rice, what was South Carolina’s most significant export in the early eighteenth century?
tobacco
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Indigo CORRECT
cotton
corn
slaves
Question 2
2 / 2 pts
By the eighteenth century, the leading slave-trading nation had become
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England. CORRECT
Spain.
Portugal.
France.
Holland.
Question 3
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What aspect of the New England economy grew most dramatically in the eighteenth century?
textile manufacturing
the fur trade
farming
education
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the maritime economy CORRECT
Question 4
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How did Thomas Paine’s pamphlet Common Sense transform American thinking about politics?
It was the first publication to propose independence from Britain.
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It denounced monarchy as being incompatible with liberty. CORRECT
It explained that independence could be achieved without war.
It argued that constitutional monarchy is the best system of government.
It laid out a framework for the constitution of the newly independent states.
Question 5
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Why did the British shift their attention to the South in the latter years of the American Revolution?
Their naval power could easily overwhelm the ports and cities of the South.
They believed the contributions of escaped slaves would tip the balance in their favor.
The geography of the South was better suited to their style of warfare.
They had already defeated the colonies of the North and secured their positions there.
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There were more Loyalists in the South. CORRECT
Question 6
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What was the effect of King George III’s rejection of the “Olive Branch” petition sent by the First Continental Congress?
George III effectively repudiated the British Constitution.
The Continental Congress declared war on the British government.
British troops were given the authority to arrest any Patriots and seize their property.
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Those who supported independence no longer believed reconciliation was possible. CORRECT
Great numbers of Loyalists decided to take up the cause of the Patriots instead.
Question 7
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How might the Whig theory of virtual representation have contributed to the tensions leading to the American Revolution?
The British hoped to impose a similar system of representation on the colonial assemblies.
The colonists did not understand the workings of Parliament.
The British placed more faith than the colonists did in the power of the crown.
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The British did not comprehend the colonists’ view that they were not represented in Parliament. CORRECT
The colonists believed that Parliament could represent their interests but the king could not.
Question 8
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Why did Americans of the revolutionary generation look to the Roman Republic as a model?
It represented imperial power.
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It represented the ideal of republic virtue. CORRECT
It represented the mythical past.
It represented the separation of church and state.
It represented equality and democracy.
Question 9
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Women were expected to participate in the political life of the new republic by
adorning their homes with patriotic images.
inspiring their husbands through their wit and beauty.
taking up the profession of teaching.
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cultivating patriotism and virtue in their children. CORRECT
managing their households.
Question 10
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What caused the trade deficit with Britain after the Revolution?
the need to replace items destroyed in the war
continuing boycotts
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desire for luxury goods that had been unavailable during the war CORRECT
the refusal of banks to extend credit
America’s first depression
Question 11
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What encouraged President Taylor to secure the annexation of Texas?
the support of most Texans for joining the Union
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James K. Polk’s victory in the 1844 election CORRECT
the postponement of the decision whether Texas would be a slave state
Americans’ overwhelming support for expansion despite their differences over slavery
the growing population and economic importance of the South
Question 12
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What was Henry Clay’s position on the annexation of Texas?
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He did not want Texas admitted to the Union. CORRECT
He wanted to persuade Texas to abandon slavery so that it could be admitted.
He was indifferent to the issue.
He hoped that the addition of Texas would empower Southern slave states.
He believed it should be admitted in conjunction with the admission of a free state.
Question 13
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The Wilmot Proviso proposed that
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slavery should be banned in the territory gained in the Mexican War. CORRECT
slavery should be ended by the turn of the century.
the gag rule should be restored in Congress.
the property of western slaveholders should be protected.
slavery should be abolished throughout the United States.
Question 14
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In the Lincoln-Douglas debates, Abraham Lincoln stated his belief that
the nation could find a compromise on the issue of slavery.
slavery should be abolished.
Southern states would eventually secede.
whites and blacks should be social and legal equals.
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African Americans were entitled to rights. CORRECT
Question 15
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Which aspect of the Compromise of 1850 proved to be most controversial?
the maintenance of slavery in Washington, D.C.
the admission of California as a free state
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the Fugitive Slave Act CORRECT
the division of New Mexico into two territories
the reduction of the size of the state of Texas
Question 16
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Uncle Tom’s Cabin by Harriet Beecher Stowe influenced Northerners in what way?
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They became more hostile toward slavery. CORRECT
They became impassioned abolitionists.
They accepted slavery as beneficial to African Americans.
They were moved to fight for racial equality.
d. They were moved to understand the position of Southern slaveholders.
Question 17
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What did the Kansas-Nebraska Act accomplish?
land treaties with Indians in the Kansas and Nebraska territories and the establishment of a railroad
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the creation of Kansas and Nebraska as separate territories and the repeal of the Missouri Compromise Line CORRECT
the establishment of slavery westward through California and the repeal of the Fugitive Slave Act
the admission of Kansas and Nebraska as slave states and the agreement that slavery would not be allowed in unorganized territories
the temporary deferral of the question of slavery and the emergence of Stephen
Douglas as an appealing presidential candidate
Question 18
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The Emancipation Proclamation
was made without political considerations.
was issued after a major Confederate victory.
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did not apply to the Border States. CORRECT
declared that all African Americans were now free.
forced Britain to recognize the Confederacy.
Question 19
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Which was a major problem on the Southern home front throughout the Civil War?
violent slave insurrections
a sharp drop in prices
frequent strikes by workers
an increasing population
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food shortages CORRECT
Question 20
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Whom did President Lincoln name as commander of all Union forces in early 1864?
Ambrose E. Burnside
William T. Sherman
George B. McClellan
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Ulysses S. Grant CORRECT
Joseph Hooker
Question 21
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What finally abolished slavery in the United States?
the surrender of General Robert E. Lee
the Emancipation Proclamation
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the Thirteenth Amendment CORRECT
the Confiscation Acts
Special Field Order No. 15
Question 22
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Why was Abraham Lincoln’s Reconstruction policy called the “Ten Percent Plan”?
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Former Confederate states could reestablish their governments once 10 percent of voters pledged loyalty to the Union. CORRECT
A 10 percent income tax would be levied on the residents of all former Confederate states.
It would forgive all Southerners except for high-ranking officials and military officers and the top 10 percent of the population in terms of wealth.
It would have resulted in the imprisonment of about 10 percent of those who had served in the Confederate military.
It would set aside 10 percent of Southern land to be granted to freedmen.
Question 23
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The organization known as the Freedmen’s Bureau was established as
a voter registration agency for ex-slaves in the South.
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an all-purpose relief agency for the South. CORRECT
a network of shelters for ex-slaves and refugees in the South.
an agency organized to keep former slaves on their plantations.
an agency aimed at procuring land for ex-slaves to own.
Question 24
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Andrew Johnson was selected as President Lincoln’s running mate in the 1864 presidential election in order to appeal to
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Southern unionists. CORRECT
Northern radicals.
New Englanders.
Western frontiersmen.
Confederate supporters.
Question 25
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Which statement would most likely have been said by a Radical Republican in 1865?
“Northern hypocrisy shall never determine the destiny of the South.”
“The Constitution does not allow for secession, therefore the South never actually left the Union.”
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“The former Confederate states should be punished for secession and slavery.” CORRECT
“It is with no malice in our hearts that we welcome the return of our Southern brothers.”
“Southerners were led astray by their leaders and should be treated with leniency.”
Question 26
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How did westward expansion lead to tensions between the American North and South and foreshadow further conflict between the two regions?
Your Answer:
Slavery was one the major issues that affected the growth of the United States. It was also a major reason while the civil war took place between the North and South. Due that content, the Missouri Compromise was passed.
The Missouri Compromise was passed in 1820 after the congress came up with a compromise with the help of Henry Clay. The Missouri Compromise accepted Missouri as a slave state and Maine would be granted freedom after seeking for independence for a long period of time which also drew a line across the territory acquired at 36ø30′ Latitude. (Keene, Cornell & O’Donnell, 2013 p.214). Doing so, was to create a balance between the free states and slave states.
In 1850, everyone disagreed with the Compromise because it created confusion and most people were unsure who would benefit from it. This Compromise created unequal representation between the North and South thereby allowing the union to possess more free states including California. The compromise was very indecisive whether New Mexico and Utah should be considered free or slave state. The abolishment of slave trade was settled (Keene, Cornell & O’Donnell, 2013 p. 347)
The South were very shocked because even know slave trade was abolished in Washington D.C, slavery was still legal because the South was restricted on importation of slaves from other countries.
The United States were successful with the compromises and expanded west by isolating the South from the North. Using the Missouri Compromise, in 1820 and the Compromise of 1850 in 1850 , to expand the main ongoing issue was slavery.
Chapter 11, p. 316–337
Question 27
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Describe the contributions of African Americans to the Union war effort. What special challenges did they face?
Your Answer:
The African Americans were ready and eager to fight with the white soldiers in order to end slavery and also maintain their freedom that was granted by the North. Even though they were treated with so much racism by the Union army. They had issues with finding new recruiters and this was a major challenge (Keene, Cornell & O’Donnell, 2013 p 392).
They also faced brutal treatment in the hands of the confederates when captured (Keene, Cornell & O’Donnell, 2013 p 392) . For example, poor hygiene. Soldiers didn’t have enough space to place their tents and they were close to the latrines. They bathed in the same way they used for drinking. They received poor training and also poor weapons as the white soldiers.
They were subjected to execution as the rebellion slaves and prisoners. In April 1864, the fort pillow Massacre in Tennessee, confederate troops captured and murdered dozens of black soldiers (Keene, Cornell & O’Donnell, 2013 p 393).
Lastly, they received unequal pay rates than white soldiers. Initially, war department agreed to pay the black soldiers the same $13 per month but that changed in June 1863 during Lincoln administration and perceived the African Americans unequal, and reduced their pay to $7 per month.
Chapter 13, p. 392–39
