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What was the significance of the Dred Scott decision?
It ruled that African Americans were not citizens and the Missouri Compromise was unconstitutional.
What did the Emancipation Proclamation accomplish?
It declared freedom for slaves in Confederate territories, making the war about abolition.
What was the purpose of the Freedmen’s Bureau?
To assist freed slaves with education, housing, and employment during Reconstruction.
Why was the 14th Amendment significant?
It granted citizenship and equal protection under the law to all persons born in the U.S.
What led to the end of Reconstruction?
The Compromise of 1877, which withdrew federal troops from the South.
What were the goals of the Carlisle Indian Industrial School?
To assimilate Native Americans into white culture by erasing their traditional practices.
What was the purpose of the Homestead Act of 1862?
To encourage westward migration by offering land to settlers.
What impact did the Transcontinental Railroad have on the U.S.?
It connected the country, boosted the economy, and displaced Native Americans.
What was the significance of the Dawes Act?
It divided tribal lands to promote assimilation of Native Americans.
How did westward expansion affect Native American tribes?
It resulted in displacement, loss of lands, and violent conflicts.
Compare the Missouri Compromise and the Compromise of 1850.
Both addressed slavery in territories; the Missouri Compromise maintained balance, while the Compromise of 1850 allowed for popular sovereignty.
How did abolitionists like Frederick Douglass and Harriet Tubman contribute to the antislavery movement?
Through speeches, publications, and direct action like the Underground Railroad.
What was the relationship between Manifest Destiny and the Mexican-American War?
Manifest Destiny fueled the desire for land, leading to conflict with Mexico.
How did technological advancements like the cotton gin shape the economy and society?
It increased cotton production and reliance on slavery in the South.
What were the main causes of sectionalism in the antebellum U.S.?
Economic differences, slavery, and disputes over states’ rights.
What role did women play in reform movements of the early 19th century?
Women were key leaders in temperance, abolition, and women’s suffrage movements.
