Ch.14 A Broken Nation REVIEW

Front

What is popular sovereignty?

Back

allowing residents to decide issues by voting

Answer explanation

Popular sovereignty means allowing residents to decide issues by voting, reflecting the principle that the authority of the government is created and sustained by the consent of its people.

Front

What happened at Harpers Ferry?

Back

Abolitionists captured an arsenal and took hostages.

Answer explanation

At Harpers Ferry, abolitionist John Brown led a raid to capture an arsenal and take hostages, aiming to incite a slave uprising. This event highlighted the tensions between proslavery and abolitionist forces in the lead-up to the Civil War.

Front

In addition to creating two new states, what else did the Kansas-Nebraska Act call for?

Back

establishing one new slave state and one new free state

Answer explanation

The Kansas-Nebraska Act established the territories of Kansas and Nebraska, allowing each to decide on the issue of slavery, thus creating one slave state and one free state, which was a key aspect of the Act.

Front

How did the Fugitive Slave Act discourage people from helping enslaved people?

Back

People faced harsh penalties.

Answer explanation

The Fugitive Slave Act imposed harsh penalties on those who assisted enslaved people, creating a strong deterrent. Fear of punishment discouraged many from helping, even if they disagreed with the law.

Front

Which statement about resupplying the garrison at Fort Sumter is true? Options: It could be seen as an act of war., It could unite the North and the South., It could be seen as favoritism toward the South., It could cost the United States too much money.

Back

It could be seen as an act of war.

Answer explanation

Resupplying Fort Sumter could be perceived as an act of war because it would involve sending military supplies to a besieged fort, potentially escalating tensions between the North and South during the Civil War.

Front

Which candidate in the 1860 election campaigned in both the North and the South?

Back

Stephen Douglas

Answer explanation

Stephen Douglas campaigned in both the North and the South during the 1860 election, aiming to appeal to a broad range of voters. In contrast, Lincoln focused primarily on the North, while Breckinridge and Bell had more regional support.

Front

Which statement best describes Abraham Lincoln's background?

Back

He had little formal schooling but was a successful lawyer.

Answer explanation

Abraham Lincoln had limited formal education but became a successful lawyer, which highlights his self-education and legal skills. The other statements are inaccurate regarding his background.

Front

What issue created great conflict between the North and the South in the mid-1800s? Options: the idea of manifest destiny, voting rights for women, slavery in new territories and states, slavery in existing states

Back

slavery in new territories and states

Answer explanation

The mid-1800s conflict between the North and South primarily revolved around slavery in new territories and states, as the expansion of slavery into these areas threatened the balance of power between free and slave states.

Front

According to the Kansas-Nebraska Act of 1854, who would decide if slavery would be permitted in a new state?

Back

voters in the new state

Answer explanation

According to the Kansas-Nebraska Act of 1854, the decision on whether to permit slavery in a new state was left to the voters in that state, allowing them to determine their own laws regarding slavery.

Front

What party was formed in 1854 by antislavery leaders to fight the expansion of slavery?

Back

Republican

Answer explanation

The Republican Party was formed in 1854 by antislavery leaders in response to the Kansas-Nebraska Act, aiming to prevent the expansion of slavery into the territories. This makes 'Republican' the correct answer.