Temporary Compromise

Question 1

Which event happened at the end of the Mexican War?

Revolt · Accepted Answer

C: The US gained a large area in the West from Mexico.

Question 2

Which statements about the Free Soil Party are true? Check all that apply.

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A: Both Whigs and Democrats joined the party.; B: The party opposed the extension of slavery into the territories.; E: Martin Van Buren ran as the party’s nominee for president.

Question 3

Zachary Taylor carried which of the following states? OhioMissouri✔ New York

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C: ✔ New York

Question 4

Lewis Cass received what percentage of the popular vote?52%44%✔ 42%

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C: ✔ 42%

Question 5

What caused California’s population to increase in 1848 and 1849?

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B: Gold was discovered.

Question 6

According to the miner in this letter, what does it take to succeed in California? Check all that apply.

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C: patience; D: hard work; E: good health; F: skill and experience

Question 7

Which statement best characterizes the prices paid by William Shaw at the mining camp?

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C: much more expensive than expected

Question 8

Why do you think Shaw listed the price of his supplies in his book?

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C: to show people how expensive it was to buy supplies in California

Question 9

Why were Southerners upset about California’s application to join the Union?Check all that apply.

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A: Californians approved a constitution that banned slavery.; C: Free states would gain a majority over slave states in the Senate.; E: Other western territories might follow California’s example of entering as a free state.

Question 10

Which provisions were included in the Compromise of 1850? Check all that apply.

Revolt · Accepted Answer

B: California entered the Union as a free state.; C: A more effective fugitive slave law was passed.; D: The slave trade in the District of Columbia was banned.

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