The Kansas-Nebraska Act — Unit test

Question 1

In May 1856, a proslavery mob attacked the town of

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Lawrence.

Question 2

At the time of the Missouri Compromise, there was conflict between the North and the South because of

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differences in regional economies.

Question 3

In the early and mid-1800s, the majority of the Southern economy depended on

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labor provided by enslaved workers.

Question 4

At the end of the Mexican-American War, the United States obtained

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the Mexican Cession.

Question 5

As a result of Manifest Destiny, westward expansion in the mid-1800s

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increased dramatically.

Question 6

In the 1850s, many Northerners thought John Brown was a

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noble hero.

Question 7

Who founded the Know-Nothing Party in 1849?

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nativist Americans

Question 8

What was one way westward expansion benefitted Indigenous people?

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new trade and economic opportunities

Question 9

In the mid-1800s, which hardships did pioneers encounter on the trails to the West? Check all that apply.

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harsh weather; threat of disease; rugged landscape; lack of food and water

Question 10

Which of the following men thought the Republic of Texas should remain independent?

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Mirabeau Lamar

The Kansas-Nebraska Act — Unit test Answers