Question 1

The Oneida Community became controversial in part because of its practice of:

complex marriage.

racism.

religious intolerance.

self interest and individualism.

Question 2

Popular sovereignty held that __________ should make decisions concerning slavery.

the federal government.

the state governments.

the president.

abolitionist reform groups.

Question 3

Which tribe posed the greatest threat to the settlement of Texas?

Mohawks

Cherokee

Sioux

Comanche

Question 4

Established in 1821, the Santa Fe trail resulted in:

the Mexican-American War.

the Bear Flag Revolt.

the Battle of the Alamo.

the further reduction of Native lands.

Question 5

Just before Texas became a U.S. state in 1845, it was:

an independent republic.

part of Mexico.

a U.S. territory.

an area jointly occupied by Mexico and the United States.

Question 6

In 1860, the largest city by population in America was:

Charleston.

New York City.

Boston.

Philadelphia.

Question 7

Massive amounts of the Irish immigrated to America as a reaction to what event?

California Gold Rush

The Protestant Reformation

The Civil War

The Potato Famine

Question 8

The Seneca Falls Convention of 1848 promoted which of the following?

Religious tolerance

Termination of child labor

Women's rights

Temperance

Question 9

The idea that the United States was certain to spread across North America led to rapid expansion of the country during the 1840s and was known as:

Manifest Destiny.

nullification.

progressivism.

muckraking.

Question 10

The various routes by which slaves sought freedom were collectively called:

the Oregon Trail.

slave codes.

the Underground Railroad.

the Liberator.

Question 11

Compare and contrast four reform movements of the era: temperance, public education, asylums, and feminism. Be sure to note key details in each concerning the origins, important leaders, objectives, and accomplishments.

Question 12

Abolition was arguably the most important reform of the era. It would become an explosive issue that tore the nation apart. Discuss the objectives of the movement and describe the methods the leaders employed. What reactions did the methods and movement as a whole evoke within the different sections of the nation?

Your response should be at least 200 words in length. You are required to use at least your textbook as source material for your response. All sources used, including the textbook, must be referenced; paraphrased and quoted material must have accompanying citations.