What was the main goal of the Compromise of 1850?

Compromise of 1850 and Its Impacts

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1.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
To expand the United States' territory
To prevent the outbreak of a civil war
To establish a new government system
To abolish slavery in all states
2.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
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Why did Southern senators initially oppose California's statehood?
California was too far from the rest of the states
California's admission would disrupt the balance of power
California had no significant resources
California wanted to be a slave state
3.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
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What is the principle of popular sovereignty?
The president appoints state leaders
States vote to decide on slavery
Congress enforces state decisions
The federal government decides state laws
4.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
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What was a significant change introduced by the Fugitive Slave Act of 1850?
It provided legal rights to escaped slaves
It required citizens to assist in capturing escaped slaves
It allowed slaves to vote
It abolished slavery in the North
5.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
How did the Fugitive Slave Act of 1850 affect Northern citizens?
They were allowed to ignore the law
They were given the right to free slaves
They were required to participate in the capture of escaped slaves
They were encouraged to support slavery
6.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What was abolished in Washington D.C. as part of the Compromise of 1850?
The slave trade
The federal government
The ownership of slaves
The voting rights of citizens
7.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
How was the Texas-New Mexico border dispute resolved?
By a public vote
By paying Texas ten million dollars
By military intervention
By Texas ceding land to New Mexico
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