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Sectional Tensions Review

Quiz by William Tuning

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  • Q1
    In the early 1800s, what gave rise to the growing sectionalism in the United States?
    disagreements over what constitutes a state
    debates over the interpretation of the Constitution
    disputes over tariffs
    tensions over slavery
    30s
  • Q2
    What invention caused cotton production to soar in the South?
    the mechanical thresher
    the railroad
    the cotton gin
    the steam engine
    30s
  • Q3
    In 1800, an enslaved African American named Gabriel Prosser attempted to
    initiate a work slowdown.
    start a slave revolt.
    overthrow the director of his gang.
    run away from his master.
    30s
  • Q4
    Who led the largest slave rebellion in U.S. history?
    Nat Turner
    Denmark Vesey
    John Brown
    Toussaint L'Ouverture
    30s
  • Q5
    the majority of Northerners were abolitionists.
    False
    True
    30s
  • Q6
    -Aided enslaved African Americans who escaped to free states -pitted Southern slave owners against outraged Northerners who opposed returning escaped slaves to bondage Which title best describes the list above?
    Underground Railroad
    Proclamation of 1763
    Trail of Tears
    Mason-Dixon Line
    30s

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