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Quiz about Tensions leading to the Civil War and the War
Quiz about Tensions leading to the Civil War and the War

Tensions leading to the Civil War and the War Quiz


This quiz is from the curriculum of 11th grade, AP United States History. If you can pass this test then you should be able to pass the Civil War Unit! Good Luck!

A multiple-choice quiz by swimmgirl. Estimated time: 4 mins.
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Author
swimmgirl
Time
4 mins
Type
Multiple Choice
Quiz #
333,534
Updated
Dec 03 21
# Qns
10
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Question 1 of 10
1. The Southern states did not like the idea of high protective tariffs because it increased the price of imported manufactured goods. When Congress passed the Tariff of 1832, which Southern state argued that sovereign States could nullify the Tariff and any other act of Congress they disliked? Hint


Question 2 of 10
2. The Kansas-Nebraska Act of 1854 gave the settlers of Kansas and Nebraska popular sovereignty. Many people, both freemen and slave owners flocked to the two states. What famous nickname did Kansas gain due to the fighting that erupted because of clashing pro- and anti- slavery communities? Hint


Question 3 of 10
3. During the time when Kansas earned its nickname "Bleeding Kansas" this man took upon himself to raid and plunder pro-slavery communities in Kansas. Hint


Question 4 of 10
4. In 1821 Mexico invited Americans to settle on their land (present-day Texas) for what reason? Hint


Question 5 of 10
5. President and General, Antonio Lopez de Santa Anna was forced to sign a treaty granting Texas independence from Mexico. In the treaty it stated that Texas extended westwards up to what river? Hint


Question 6 of 10
6. Which president instigated war with Mexico by sending American troops to the border of the disputed territory? Hint


Question 7 of 10
7. The Whigs (and much of the United States) were strong critics of the Mexican-American War. Which of the following did they question, criticize or say about the war? Hint


Question 8 of 10
8. The "Anaconda Plan" was made to 'strangle' the South. It was proposed by which United States General, who was also an unsuccessful candidate for president? Hint


Question 9 of 10
9. The Battle of Antietam/Sharpsburg was which General's first attempt to invade the North? Hint


Question 10 of 10
10. In April of 1865 Ulysses S. Grant forces Robert E. Lee to surrender. Where did the surrender take place? Hint



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1. The Southern states did not like the idea of high protective tariffs because it increased the price of imported manufactured goods. When Congress passed the Tariff of 1832, which Southern state argued that sovereign States could nullify the Tariff and any other act of Congress they disliked?

Answer: South Carolina

South Carolina argued that each state had joined the Union of its own free will and could nullify laws that it deemed unfair, as well as leave the Union freely, just as they had entered it freely. President Jackson threatened to sent federal troops to collect the tariff revenues from South Carolina, causing them to back down.
2. The Kansas-Nebraska Act of 1854 gave the settlers of Kansas and Nebraska popular sovereignty. Many people, both freemen and slave owners flocked to the two states. What famous nickname did Kansas gain due to the fighting that erupted because of clashing pro- and anti- slavery communities?

Answer: Bleeding Kansas

"Bleeding Kansas" was used to signify the bloody battles between slavery forces. "The Sunflower State" is the official nickname of Kansas, partially due to the fact that its state flower is the sunflower. "The Garden of the West" was used to describe the fertile land in the state. "The Squatter State", while in the same time frame as "Bleeding Kansas", refers to the rush of people to inhabit Kansas in hopes of it becoming a free or slave state.
3. During the time when Kansas earned its nickname "Bleeding Kansas" this man took upon himself to raid and plunder pro-slavery communities in Kansas.

Answer: John Brown

Brown, although famous for his raid on Harper's Ferry, Virgina, at which he was caught and, later, killed, was also the first man to build up a small force and attack pro-slavery communities throughout Kansas. His attacks, and the counter-attacks in retaliation, are a main reason that Kansas earned the nickname of "Bleeding Kansas".
4. In 1821 Mexico invited Americans to settle on their land (present-day Texas) for what reason?

Answer: As a buffer between Mexican communities and the Comanche Indians.

When they invited the American families to settle in present-day Texas they laid down four provisions for the settlers. They had to become Mexican citizens, learn Spanish and convert to Roman Catholicism; and they were not allowed to own slaves. The Americans quickly outnumbered the Mexican citizens living in the area (Tejanos) but the Americans, Tejanos and Comanches co-existed in relative peace for nearly ten years.
5. President and General, Antonio Lopez de Santa Anna was forced to sign a treaty granting Texas independence from Mexico. In the treaty it stated that Texas extended westwards up to what river?

Answer: Rio Grande

Even though the Mexican President had signed the treaty giving all lands up to the Rio Grande River to Texas the Mexican government rejected the treaty. The Texans then formed the Republic of Texas and elected Sam Houston as their first president. Texas continued to face problems, the Mexican government didn't recognize the borders outlined in the treaty and claimed that they owned up to the Nueces River, disputing large areas of land.

Initial demands to become a state were rejectd because it would have undone the free/slave state balance in Congress.

Then, shortly before James Tyler left office he pushed the annexation of Texas through Congress. In December 1845 Texas entered the United States as a slave state.
6. Which president instigated war with Mexico by sending American troops to the border of the disputed territory?

Answer: James K. Polk

Polk sent General Winfield Scott to the Nueces River border. He then sent instructions to the United States Pacific fleet to seize the Californian ports if war broke out. In June 1846 "The Bear Flag Revolt" (California revolt) took place with the help of General John C. Fremont.
7. The Whigs (and much of the United States) were strong critics of the Mexican-American War. Which of the following did they question, criticize or say about the war?

Answer: All of these answers are correct.

The Whigs questioned the truth of Polk's claims about the border incident and asked if he had misled Congress. The war, called "Mr. Polk's War" by the Whigs, cost approximately 13,000 lives and 97 million dollars.
8. The "Anaconda Plan" was made to 'strangle' the South. It was proposed by which United States General, who was also an unsuccessful candidate for president?

Answer: Winfield Scott

The "Anaconda Plan", proposed by Winfield Scott was one of the main strategies of the North. The plan was to blockade ports so it would cut off supplies being exported and imported. Then, they hoped to gain control of the Mississippi River to split the South into two parts. Then they planned to capture the capitol and strangle the Confederate leadership.
9. The Battle of Antietam/Sharpsburg was which General's first attempt to invade the North?

Answer: Robert E. Lee

General Robert E. Lee wanted to show foreign countries that the South could win the war in the North. He was defeated and the Union claimed their first major victory on the eastern front. His actions went against the Southern strategy of fighting a defensive war and outlasting the Northern troops.
10. In April of 1865 Ulysses S. Grant forces Robert E. Lee to surrender. Where did the surrender take place?

Answer: Appomattox Court House

Grant forced Lee to surrender after Grant cut off all of Lee's Army's escape routes. The signing of the treaty at the Mclean House signified the end of the war.
Source: Author swimmgirl

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