The fastest-growing city in the United States between 1820 and 1860 was __________. A) Boston B) Philadelphia C) New Orleans D) New York ANSWER Answer: D
Similar to evangelical preachers in the nineteenth century, northern abolitionists __________. A) employed a confrontational and personal style B) ignored the unconverted C) treated their opponents with Christian charity D) relied on calm, unemotional rhetoric ANSWER Answer: A
__________ was fundamental to social reform. A) Communist ideology B) Fundamental pessimism C) Evangelical religion D) Religious tolerance ANSWER Answer: C
American fur traders joined in a yearly trade fair in the Rockies characterized by the polyglot collection of many nationalities called the __________. A) jumping-off places B) rendezvous C) rodeo D) French Prairie ANSWER Answer: B
As commander-in-chief during the war, James K. Polk defined the role of president by __________. A) leaving planning and strategy to the military B) visiting battle sites to keep morale high C) coordinating both civilian and military goals and needs D) serving as a battlefield commander and exposing himself to fire ANSWER Answer: C
Because the Oregon territory was so distant from the rest of the United States, settlers there __________. A) only came in very small numbers B) formed strong community ties C) were careful to get land titles from the Indians D) developed an “every man for himself” mentality ANSWER Answer: B
What impact did westward expansion in the decades prior to the Civil War have on federal Indian policy? What will be an ideal response? ANSWER Key Points: Jefferson’s Indian policy; Indian Territory; pressures for expansion; policy revisions
After the election of 1852, __________. A) the Whigs became the dominant party B) the Whigs never again fielded a national presidential candidate C) the Whigs adopted a pro-slavery stance D) the Democrats never fielded another presidential candidate ANSWER Answer: B
In the election of 1860, public interest was indicated by voter turnout that was __________. A) about average for nineteenth-century elections B) higher than any previous election C) lower than any previous election D) high in the South but low in the North ANSWER Answer: B
On what basis did Dred Scott claim freedom for himself and his family? A) because his master had brought him into a free territory B) because he had been born free C) because his master had used him cruelly D) because all men were free according to natural law ANSWER Answer: A