1.which was an impact of the united states acquiring the oregon territory?
a. it created more territory that allowed slavery.
b. it opened trade routes to the pacific.
c. it strengthened democrats' control of the presidency.
d. it led to war with mexico.
2.what was a problem antebellum education reformers were trying to solve?
a. school days were long and interfered with agriculture work.
b. curriculum was limited and outdated.
c. free public schools were outlawed and unconstitutional.
d. schools were segregated and unequal.
3.identify transcendentalist beliefs. drag the correct items into the box. items may be used once or not at all.
1.it is important to follow the crowd.
2. emotions are more important than rationality.
3. nature should be celebrated.
4.understanding of the world should be based on facts.
which ones goes with transcendentalist beliefs (has more than one answer)
5.how did the supreme court’s decision in scott v. sandford affect the issue of slavery in the united states? select the two correct answers.
a. it decided the issue in favor of slavery permanently.
b. it invalidated the missouri compromise.
c. it put the issue of slavery into the hands of voters in each new territory.
d. it provided protections for enslaved people who were brought to free states.
e. it ruled that african americans could not be considered citizens of the u. s.
5.the republican party was formed in 1854 as a response to what?
a. the dred scott supreme court decision
b. the kansas-nebraska act
c. the lincoln-douglas debates
d. the raid on harpers ferry