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Front

Why did Southerners trust Franklin Pierce?

Back

He promised to honor the Compromise of 1850.

Front

Who did the Whigs pick to run for president?

Back

Winfield Scott

Front

Why didn’t Southerners trust Winfield Scott?

Back

He did not fully support the Compromise of 1850.

Front

Who won the presidential election in 1852?

Back

Franklin Pierce

Front

Stephen Douglas wanted to build a railroad from ______ to the Pacific Ocean.

Back

Chicago

Front

Where did southerners want the railroad to start? Options: NEW ORLEANS, ATLANTA, HOUSTON, CHARLESTON

Back

NEW ORLEANS

Front

They agreed to start the railroad in Chicago if the Missouri territory was open to what?

Back

slavery

Front

What did Stephen Douglas introduce to help get his railroad deal completed?

Back

Kansas-Nebraska Act

Front

Antislavery and pro-slavery groups ______ to Kansas.

Back

rushed

Front

______ quickly broke out in Kansas.

Back

violence