Temporary Compromise

Question 1

Which of the following best describes Zachary Taylor’s position on slavery in new territories during his presidential campaign?

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neutral

Question 2

Along with Henry Clay, who contributed to the Compromise of 1850?

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Stephen Douglas

Question 3

Which of the following events occurred first?

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the Missouri Compromise

Question 4

The Compromise of 1850 resolved the issue of slavery in Utah and New Mexico through

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popular sovereignty.

Question 5

What did the Compromise of 1850 postpone?

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civil war between the states

Question 6

What political party was formed in 1848 to oppose the spread of slavery?

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the Free-Soil Party

Question 7

What did the Missouri Compromise of 1820 accomplish?

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It created a dividing line between free and slave states.

Question 8

What was a result of The Compromise of 1850?

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The slave trade was banned in the District of Columbia.

Question 9

An important consequence of the Fugitive Slave Act of 1850 was

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a gain in support for the abolitionist movement.

Question 10

How did Congress attempt to maintain a balance of power between Northern and Southern states in the mid-1800s?

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by keeping the number of free and slave states equal

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