Full Revision Guide

• What was the Missouri Compromise of 1820?

  It regulated slavery's expansion north of 36°30' line.
• Who championed the concept of States' Rights?

  John C. Calhoun
• What did Calhoun's Doctrine advocate regarding federal laws?

  States could nullify federal laws if harmful.
• What was the outcome of the Nullification Crisis of 1832-1833?

  South Carolina was forced to rejoin the Union.
• When did the Texas Revolution begin?

  1835
• What was the significance of the Alamo in the Texas Revolution?

  It was a pivotal battle where Texans lost.
• What years did the Mexican-American War take place?

  1846-1848
• What was the Wilmot Proviso?

  It aimed to prohibit slavery in new territories.
• What did Calhoun's Doctrine state about slavery?

  Slaves are property and can be taken anywhere.
• What was the Treaty of Guadalupe Hidalgo?

  It ended the Mexican-American War and ceded land.
• What was the main consequence of the Mexican-American War?

  The U.S. acquired over 500,000 square miles of land.
• Who was the notable general during the Mexican-American War?

  Zachary Taylor
• What was the Free Soil Party's main belief?

  Opposition to the expansion of slavery.
• Who was elected president in 1848?

  Zachary Taylor
• What was the 1850 Compromise's main outcome?

  California was admitted as a free state.
• Why did sectionalism re-emerge after the 1850 Compromise?

  It revived tensions over slavery's expansion.
• What did the Fugitive Slave Law of 1850 entail?

  Stricter penalties for aiding escaped slaves.
• What was the Kansas-Nebraska Act of 1854?

  It allowed popular sovereignty in Kansas and Nebraska.
• What was the result of the Bleeding Kansas conflict?

  Increased violence between pro and anti-slavery factions.
• Who was Stephen A. Douglas?

  A Democratic Senator who promoted the Kansas-Nebraska Act.
• What was the significance of the Lincoln-Douglas debates?

  They focused on the expansion of slavery into territories.
• How did the Panic of 1857 affect the U.S. economy?

  It caused a financial crisis and economic decline.
• What was the Lecompton Constitution?

  Pro-slavery constitution proposed for Kansas statehood.
• What was Uncle Tom's Cabin about?

  It was an anti-slavery novel by Harriet Beecher Stowe.
• How did the collapse of the Whig Party affect American politics?

  It led to the rise of the Republican Party.
• What was the main belief of the Know-Nothings party?

  Restriction on immigration and citizenship.
• What was the Dred Scott Decision?

  It ruled that African Americans could not sue in federal court.
• What was the significance of the Harpers Ferry Raid?

  It heightened tensions over slavery and led to conflict.
• How did the policies of President Pierce contribute to sectional tensions?

  They repealed compromises and allowed slavery's expansion.
• What was the main outcome of the 1850 Compromise?

  California was admitted as a free state.
• What did the term "Fire-Eaters" refer to?

  Radical pro-slavery advocates in the South.
• How did the Gold Rush of 1849 impact California?

  It increased population and economic growth.
• Who was the author of Uncle Tom's Cabin?

  Harriet Beecher Stowe
• What was the impact of the Fugitive Slave Law on abolitionists?

  It increased their numbers and activism.
• How did the Kansas-Nebraska Act affect the political landscape?

  It led to the collapse of the Whig Party.
• What was the main goal of the Republican Party when it was formed?

  To oppose the expansion of slavery.
• What was the significance of the "Crime Against Kansas" speech?

  It criticized pro-slavery actions and leaders.
• How did the events of Bleeding Kansas reflect sectional tensions?

  They showcased violent conflicts over slavery's expansion.
• What was the outcome of the Pottawatomie Creek Massacre?

  Five pro-slavery settlers were killed by John Brown.
• What was the impact of the Lecompton Constitution on Kansas statehood?

  It increased tensions and opposition to slavery.