5.6 Failure of Compromise AMSCO Q

Which political party was founded in 1854 in response to the Kansas-Nebraska Act?

• Democratic Party

• Whig Party

• Republican Party

• Know-Nothing Party

What was the purpose of the Kansas-Nebraska Act of 1854?

• To abolish slavery in all territories

• To allow settlers to decide on the issue of slavery

• To establish a national bank

• To improve roads and harbors

Explain how the Kansas-Nebraska Act led to increased tensions between the North and the South.

• It resolved the issue of slavery peacefully.

• It repealed the Missouri Compromise, allowing slavery in areas previously closed to it.

• It strengthened the Whig Party.

• It led to the immediate abolition of slavery.

Analyze the impact of the "Bleeding Kansas" events on national politics.

• It unified the Democratic Party.

• It led to the formation of the Republican Party.

• It had no significant impact.

• It resolved sectional tensions.

Describe the role of the New England Emigrant Aid Company in the events of "Bleeding Kansas."

• It supported proslavery settlers.

• It funded antislavery settlers moving to Kansas.

• It was a military organization.

• It was a political party.

Evaluate the effectiveness of popular sovereignty as a solution to the slavery issue in the territories.

• It was highly effective and peaceful.

• It led to chaos and violence.

• It resolved the issue permanently.

• It was never implemented.

Who was the Democratic candidate in the presidential election of 1856?

• Franklin Pierce

• Stephen Douglas

• James Buchanan

• Millard Fillmore

What was the significance of the Sumner-Brooks incident in Congress?

• It showed unity between the North and South.

• It highlighted the growing tensions and violence over slavery.

• It was a minor event with little impact.

• It led to immediate reconciliation.

Discuss the reasons why the Whig Party fell apart in the 1850s.

• It was due to strong leadership.

• It was because of internal divisions over slavery.

• It was due to economic prosperity.

• It was because of successful elections.

What was the main platform of the Republican Party when it was founded?

• Support for the expansion of slavery

• Opposition to the spread of slavery in the territories

• Support for the Fugitive Slave Law

• Advocacy for states' rights