Quiz Me! - Era: Sectionalism Test your knowledge about the Sectionalism era. 1 / 10 “Liberty and Union, now and forever, one and inseparable!” is a quote made by this supporter of the Union and against the nullification of federal laws by states. This quote was made by - Daniel Webster Stephen Douglas Henry Clay John C. Calhoun 2 / 10 What was the main issue associated with the Webster-Hayne Debates? Balance of power between free states and slave states Federal power versus state sovereignty Hayne supported federal power over state power Webster supported state sovereignty over federal sovereignty 3 / 10 What was dubbed a “corrupt bargain” by defeated presidential candidate Andrew Jackson? the election results recognizing John Quincy Adams as the new president the passage of the Compromise of 1850 the appointment of Henry Clay as Secretary of State the passage of the Kansas-Nebraska Act 4 / 10 This accomplished public speaker performed many roles in life, He practiced law after graduating from Dartmouth, represented New Hampshire in the US House of Representatives and later Massachusetts in the US Senate. He also served as Secretary of State under three presidents. Jefferson Davis Andrew Jackson Daniel Webster Stephen Douglas 5 / 10 Born in South Carolina, this former vice-president to two presidents and later a U.S senator was a strong supporter of the institution of slvery and argued it was a beneficial institution. John C. Calhoun Henry Clay Stephen Douglas Daniel Webster 6 / 10 Which of the following was NOT part of the Compromise of 1850? The slave trade would be abolished in the District of Columbia The Fugitive Slave Act was abolished A boundary was established between Texas and New Mexico California would be admitted to the union as a free state 7 / 10 The ___________________ resulted in the growth of the Underground Railroad and anti-slavery sentiment in the north. Kansas-Nebraska Act Hayne-Webster Debate Compromise of 1850 Fugitive Slave Act 8 / 10 What was the primary topic debated in the Hayne-Webster Debate? The Tariff of Abominations constitutional rights vs. responsibilities secession state sovereignty vs. unionism 9 / 10 The purpose of the Fugitive Slave Act was to increase the capture and return of escaped slaves help escaped slaves find permanent residence in Canada end the Underground Railroad promote unity between the north and the south 10 / 10 What was the result of the Kansas-Nebraska Act? The Democratic Party gained prominence The secession of Kansas The Great Compromise “Bleeding Kansas” Your score is Restart quiz
