Which of the following Americans were most likely to be found supporting abolitionist causes?
John Calhoun
Jefferson Davis
Frederick Douglas
Stonewall Jackson
In which section of the United States was popular sovereignty utilized to decide the question of the legalization of slavery?
The South
The East
The West
The North
which of the following newspapers would have been most likely to sponsor articles written in support of the abolitionist cause?
The Charleston Herald
The Tradesman
The New York Times
The Liberator
Which of the following answer choices resulted in an increase in the number of blacks, both free and runaway slaves, being incarcerated and shipped South by slave-catchers?
Sectionalism
The Missouri Compromise
The Fugitive Slave Act
The Kansas-Nebraska Act
The influx of new territory brought on by the end of the Mexican War was the primary cause for the need for ____________________.
The Kansas-Nebraska Act
The Missouri Compromise
The Compromise of 1850
The Nullification Crisis
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C - yes
A - no
C - no
C - yes
B or D - which one?
The Americans most likely to be found supporting abolitionist causes were Frederick Douglas and possibly John Calhoun (though he was primarily known for his pro-slavery beliefs).
Popular sovereignty was utilized in the West to decide the question of the legalization of slavery.
The newspaper most likely to sponsor articles written in support of the abolitionist cause would be The Liberator.
The Fugitive Slave Act resulted in an increase in the number of blacks, both free and runaway slaves, being incarcerated and shipped South by slave-catchers.
The influx of new territory brought on by the end of the Mexican War was the primary cause for the need for the Compromise of 1850.
To find the answers to these questions, we can break down each question and analyze the information provided.
1. Which of the following Americans were most likely to be found supporting abolitionist causes?
To determine who would be most likely to support abolitionist causes, we need to look for individuals known for advocating against slavery.
- John Calhoun and Jefferson Davis were both known for their pro-slavery stances, so they are unlikely to support abolitionist causes.
- Frederick Douglass, on the other hand, was a prominent African American abolitionist and writer, making him the most likely to support abolitionist causes.
- Stonewall Jackson was a Confederate general and slaveholder, so he would not be likely to support abolitionist causes.
Answer: Frederick Douglass
2. In which section of the United States was popular sovereignty utilized to decide the question of the legalization of slavery?
To determine where popular sovereignty was used, we need to understand what popular sovereignty means. Popular sovereignty refers to the idea that the people of a territory should decide for themselves whether to allow slavery or not.
- The South, East, and North were not known for using popular sovereignty to decide the issue of slavery.
- The West, especially the territories acquired after the Mexican War, was where popular sovereignty was utilized.
Answer: The West
3. Which of the following newspapers would have been most likely to sponsor articles written in support of the abolitionist cause?
To determine which newspaper would be most likely to support abolitionist causes, we need to consider their editorial stance and reputation.
- The Charleston Herald and The Tradesman do not have a known history of advocating for abolitionist causes.
- The New York Times, formerly known as The New-York Daily Times, became known for its anti-slavery stance during the Civil War era.
- The Liberator, edited by William Lloyd Garrison, was an influential abolitionist newspaper.
Answer: The Liberator
4. Which of the following answer choices resulted in an increase in the number of blacks, both free and runaway slaves, being incarcerated and shipped South by slave-catchers?
We need to identify which choice led to an increase in the capture and transportation of black individuals, including free and runaway slaves.
- Sectionalism refers to disagreements between different regions of the United States and is not directly related to the capture and transportation of slaves.
- The Missouri Compromise did not directly contribute to an increase in the capture and transportation of black individuals.
- The Fugitive Slave Act of 1850 allowed for the capture and return of escaped slaves, leading to an increase in such incidents.
- The Kansas-Nebraska Act, while not directly related to capturing and shipping slaves, contributed to the increased tensions and conflicts over slavery, potentially leading to more incidents of capture and transportation.
Answer: The Fugitive Slave Act
5. The influx of new territory brought on by the end of the Mexican War was the primary cause for the need for ____________________.
To determine the impact of the Mexican War on the need for certain actions, we need to understand its implications and consequences.
- The Kansas-Nebraska Act and The Nullification Crisis were not directly caused by the influx of new territory from the Mexican War.
- The Missouri Compromise was related to the issue of whether new states would be admitted to the Union as free or slave states but is not directly tied to the influx of new territory.
- The Compromise of 1850, which aimed to address the issues surrounding the new territories acquired from the Mexican War, including the admission of California as a free state, could be seen as a consequence of the need to address the acquisition of new territory.
Answer: The Compromise of 1850 (or B if the question only accepts one answer)