Question 1

The ultimate goal of both radical & moderate abolitionists:

Accepted Answer

the end of slavery in the US

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national prohibition of alcohol

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suffrage & property rights for women

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elimination of unsanitary conditions in hospitals & mental asylums

Question 2

The natural outgrowth of the temperance movement:

Accepted Answer

a national ban on the sale & manufacture of alcohol

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end of voting discrimination based on sex & race

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the abolition of slavery

Question 3

The increase in the literacy rate to 90% by 1860 is largely due to:

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local & state efforts on behalf of public schooling

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the extension of private tutoring

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the creation of vocational schools

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federal funding of public education

Question 4

The women's movement of the 19th century was PRIMARILY focused on:

Accepted Answer

ending disenfranchisement

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gaining full property rights

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equal pay for equal work

Question 5

1. Americans settle in Texas, 2. ????   3. US annexes Texas

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Texas wins independence from Mexico

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the Gadsden Purchase

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the Mexican War

Question 6

The IMMEDIATE cause of the Mexican War was:

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a border dispute with Mexico

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the annexation of Texas

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the Texas War of Independence

Question 7

Consequences of the Mexican War DID NOT include:

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the annexation of Texas

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increased sectional tensions over slavery

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the cession of CA & most of the Southwest

Question 8

Which person's campaign platform in 1844 is the BEST EXAMPLE of Manifest Destiny?

Accepted Answer

James Polk

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Stephen Douglas

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Lewis Cass

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Henry Clay

Question 9

Which is the only goal Polk DID NOT achieve as president?

Accepted Answer

the completion of the Transcontinental RR

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the acquisition of California

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dividing the Oregon territory with Britain

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the final settlement of the border dispute with Mexico

Question 10

1.  Nueces-Rio Grande border dispute, 2. Mexican War,  3. ????

Accepted Answer

Treaty of Guadalupe-Hidalgo

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Treaty of Washington

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Treaty of Mexico City

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Treaty of Ghent

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