Southern views on Abolitionism
Cards (25)
- What was the Democratic Party's confidence level in the 1852 election?
- Which groups were expected to vote for the Democrats in the 1852 election?
- Who did the Democrats choose as their candidate in the 1852 election?
- Why was Franklin Pierce accepted by all factions of the Democratic Party?
- What was the focus of the Democratic campaign in 1852?
- How were the Whigs divided in the 1852 election?
- Who won the 1852 election?
- When was Franklin Pierce inaugurated as president?
- What advantage did the Democrats have in Congress after the 1852 election?
- What authority was given to James Gadsden in 1853?
- How much Mexican territory did Gadsden negotiate to purchase?
- How much of the negotiated territory did Gadsden eventually agree to buy?
- Why were Southerners happy about the Gadsden Purchase?
- What condition was placed on the Senate approval of Gadsden's treaty?
- What opposition did Pierce face when trying to acquire Cuba?
- What happened in 1851 regarding Cuba?
- Who planned a greater expedition to Cuba after the failed filibuster?
- What was the main problem Pierce faced with Quitman's expedition?
- What did Pierce force Quitman to do regarding his expedition?
- What was the Ostend Manifesto about?
- When did the US ministers meet to issue the Ostend Manifesto?
- What justification did the Ostend Manifesto provide if Spain refused to sell Cuba?
- What happened to the details of the Ostend Manifesto?
- What was the public perception of Pierce's expansionist efforts?
- How did Northern politicians react to the Ostend Manifesto?