Question 1

What was the goal of the American Colonization Society?

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The American Colonization Society's goal was to send freed slaves and other black Americans to Liberia, a colony in West Africa established for free black Americans in 1821. The society believed that African Americans could not achieve equality in the United States and that colonization was the best option for them.

Question 2

Why did Germans and the Irish immigrate to the United States between 1840 and 1860? Which skills did they bring with them, and which trades or jobs did they enter on arrival?

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Question 3

What did the Mexican-American War reveal about nineteenth-century American politics and culture?

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Question 4

Discuss the history of the Mormons before they went to Utah, including the discrimination they faced.

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Question 5

What changes in American society led to the phenomenal economic growth that occurred between 1840 and 1860?

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Question 6

Which group attracted scrutiny owing to its members' dress, eating habits, and recreational use of opium during the California gold rush?

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The Chinese immigrants to California during the gold rush attracted scrutiny for their traditional dress, unique eating habits, and recreational use of opium.

Question 7

What did transcendentalists believe?

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Transcendentalists believed in individualism and self-reliance, rejecting conformity to societal norms and the materialistic world. They emphasized the importance of spiritual discovery and personal growth, rather than relying on organized religion or societal expectations.

Question 8

In 1855, African American leaders saw their most notable success to date when, in Massachusetts,

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The integration of public schools in Massachusetts was a significant success for African American leaders in 1855. It was a major step towards ending segregation and promoting equal education opportunities for all races. While voting rights and slavery abolition were important goals for the African American community, they were not achieved in Massachusetts until later years. Gradual emancipation was also not approved in Massachusetts until 1863, therefore, A is the best choice.

Question 9

How did the gold rush affect California Indians?

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The gold rush had a devastating impact on California Indians. Many were forced out of their traditional lands and resources, which led to starvation and disease. Tensions rose between settlers and indigenous people, often resulting in violent conflicts and even massacres. The gold rush also brought an influx of diseases that native populations had no immunity to, causing further deaths. Overall, the gold rush greatly harmed California Indians and their way of life.

Question 10

How did many abolitionists in the 1840s and 1850s attempt to make their issue more attractive to white northerners?

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Many abolitionists in the 1840s and 1850s attempted to make their issue more attractive to white northerners by calling for limitations on the geographic expansion of slavery. This meant that they were not necessarily advocating for the immediate end of slavery in the United States, which could be seen as a radical and daunting proposition for many white northerners. Instead, they were proposing a more measured approach that would prevent the spread of slavery into new territories and states, while allowing existing slaveholding states to continue as they were. This approach was seen as more politically palatable and less likely to agitate white southerners who might otherwise see abolitionism as a direct threat to their way of life.

Question 11

Discuss the controversial issue of Texas under the presidency of John Tyler.

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Question 12

When women began to break out of their traditional roles in the 1840s, what were some of the causes they embraced, and how did women promote them?

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Question 13

In which ways did individual African Americans contribute to the abolitionist movement?

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Question 14

The 1848 convention at Seneca Falls advocated

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The 1848 convention at Seneca Falls was the first women's rights convention in the United States and advocated for women's suffrage, or the right to vote. The Declaration of Sentiments, which was adopted at the convention, called for equal rights and opportunities for women in all aspects of society, including in government and politics.

Question 15

The gold rush created a social environment that was

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The gold rush created a competitive and unhealthy social environment due to the rush for wealth, but it also led to rapid population growth as people from all over the world flocked to gold-rich areas hoping to strike it rich.

Question 16

Summarize the beliefs of transcendentalists and utopians in the 1840s and 1850s.

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Question 17

Describe the ideology of manifest destiny and give an example of how U.S. government policies specifically reflected it.

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Question 18

Railroads had a major impact on the American economy and industry. Discuss some of the changes brought about by the advent of railroads.

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Question 19

The Oneida community was known for its

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The Oneida community, founded in the 19th century, was known for its practice of "complex marriage," which allowed sexual relations between any consenting members, reflecting a permissive view of sex.

Question 20

Who founded the "underground railroad" to help fugitive slaves escape from the South?

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Harriet Tubman is credited with founding the Underground Railroad, which was a network of secret routes and safe houses used by slaves to escape to freedom in the North or in Canada. Tubman herself made approximately 13 trips back into the South to help more than 70 slaves reach freedom.

Quiz 12: The New West and the Free North, 1840-1860