What was the chief goal of the Compromise of 1850?

to resolve Texas's statehood issues

to preserve the Union <--

to improve the economy in both the North and the South

to preserve the balance between slave states and free states

What theory promoted by Congressman Stephen Douglas would allow the people of a territory to choose by a vote if that territory would become a slave or free state ?
Northwest Ordinance

Legislative options

Popular sovereignty <--

Territorial rights

What political party was formed by uniting several northern antislavery coalitions?
Whig
Democrat
Know-Nothing
Republican <---

What helped bring Abraham Lincoln to national prominence?

his efforts to abolish slavery

his debates with Stephen Douglas <--?

the Dred Scott decision

his willingness to campaign for James Buchanan

Which state was the first to secede and on what grounds?
South Carolina; because it felt the federal government violated its obligations to the states <--

Virginia; because it wanted to be the home of the Confederate capital

South Carolina; because it wanted to attack Fort Sumter

Virginia; because it was closest to Washington, D.C.

Which is accurate in regard to the North's and the South's strengths at the beginning of the Civil War?

The North's well-established government gave it a distinct advantage. <--

The South produced the vast majority of food crops in the United States.

The North had numerous experienced military officers to lead its army.

The South's superior railroads gave it a distinct advantage.

How did the Civil War begin?

with a Confederate attack on Fort Sumter, South Carolina <--

with a battle in Charleston harbor

with a Union attack on Fort Sumter, South Carolina

with the Battle of Hampton Roads

What did Abraham Lincoln learn as a result of the First Battle of Bull Run?

The South was stronger than he thought, so the war could take longer than he had expected. <--

The North was stronger than he thought, so the war could end faster than he had expected.

The North did not need as many troops as he originally thought.

The South was unprepared for war and did not have enough troops

What combined factors created the single bloodiest day in American history at the Battle of Antietam?

-->marching troops forward in close order against newer, more accurate weapons

amassing the largest armies ever in one place

Confederate troops unexpectedly using guerilla tactics

Union troops outnumbering Confederate troops 2 to 1

How did the Emancipation Proclamation change the meaning of the Civil War?

The Emancipation Proclamation secured voting rights for black property holders in both the North and South.

The goal of the war changed from freeing slaves to eliminating slavery in new states and territories.

-->The Emancipation Proclamation freed Southern troops from their military commitments so they could return home.

The goal of the war changed from saving the Union to saving the Union and eliminating slavery.

What was Ulysses Grant's goal at Vicksburg?

to hold his position outside the city until reinforcements could arrive

to reduce the size of the Confederate forces by killing as many soldiers as possible

to show Abraham Lincoln that Grant should become commander of the Union army

--> to starve the city into submission and gain control of the Mississippi River

Why did Robert E. Lee decide to engage Northern forces at Gettysburg?

He wanted to avoid the heat in the South.

He thought it would give some of the Southern cities time to recover.

He planned to recruit reinforcements in the border states along the way.

--> He felt only bold action could save the Southern cause.

Please help me, I tried answering them my best. This isn't all the questions but I wanted to do --> check -- do --> check... then done. PLEASE

Better rethink the effects of the Emancipation Proclamation

The North's well-established government gave it a distinct advantage. <--

I suppose, but the main thing was the industrial base in the north and navy and railroads.

I would have checked:
The goal of the war changed from saving the Union to saving the Union and eliminating slavery.

I pretty much agree otherwise but am a physicist :)

To answer the question, "What was the chief goal of the Compromise of 1850?" the correct answer is "to preserve the Union." The Compromise of 1850 was a series of legislative measures aimed at resolving the tensions between the Northern and Southern states over the issue of slavery. It included provisions such as the admission of California as a free state, the strengthening of the Fugitive Slave Act, and the establishment of popular sovereignty in the territories acquired from Mexico. The goal of the Compromise was to maintain the fragile balance between the slave and free states and prevent the outbreak of a civil war.

To answer the question, "What theory promoted by Congressman Stephen Douglas would allow the people of a territory to choose by a vote if that territory would become a slave or free state?" the correct answer is "popular sovereignty." Popular sovereignty was a concept promoted by Stephen Douglas, a U.S. Congressman and senator from Illinois, as a way to resolve the issue of slavery in the territories. It proposed that the residents of a territory would be allowed to decide through a vote, or popular sovereignty, whether to allow or prohibit slavery in their territory. This idea was a central component of the Compromise of 1850 and later became a major point of contention leading up to the Civil War.

To answer the question, "What political party was formed by uniting several northern antislavery coalitions?" the correct answer is "Republican." The Republican Party was formed in the mid-1850s by uniting several northern antislavery factions and former members of the Whig Party. The party's primary goal was to oppose the expansion of slavery into the western territories. The Republican Party eventually became one of the major political parties in the United States and played a significant role in the election of Abraham Lincoln as president in 1860.

To answer the question, "What helped bring Abraham Lincoln to national prominence?" the correct answer is "his debates with Stephen Douglas." Abraham Lincoln, a lawyer from Illinois, gained national prominence through his series of debates with Stephen Douglas during the 1858 Illinois Senate campaign. The debates focused on the issue of slavery and brought Lincoln's anti-slavery views to a wider audience. Although Lincoln lost the Senate race to Douglas, his eloquence and logical arguments in the debates helped establish him as a prominent Republican leader and eventually led to his election as President of the United States in 1860.

To answer the question, "Which state was the first to secede and on what grounds?" the correct answer is "South Carolina; because it felt the federal government violated its obligations to the states." South Carolina was the first state to secede from the Union in December 1860. The state seceded on the grounds that it believed the federal government was not fulfilling its obligations to protect the institution of slavery and that its states' rights were being violated. This act of secession by South Carolina was a significant factor in the build-up to the American Civil War.

To answer the question, "Which is accurate in regard to the North's and the South's strengths at the beginning of the Civil War?" the correct answer is "The North's well-established government gave it a distinct advantage." At the beginning of the Civil War, the North had several advantages over the South. One of the most significant advantages was its well-established government. The North had a functioning federal government, a strong industrial base, a larger population, and greater access to resources and infrastructure than the South. These advantages gave the North a distinct edge in terms of manpower, manufacturing capability, and overall military capacity.

To answer the question, "How did the Civil War begin?" the correct answer is "with a Confederate attack on Fort Sumter, South Carolina." The Civil War began on April 12, 1861, when Confederate forces launched an attack on Fort Sumter in South Carolina. Fort Sumter was a federal fort located in Charleston Harbor and was one of the last federal strongholds in the South. The attack on Fort Sumter marked the start of the Civil War, as it was the first armed conflict between the Northern forces (Union) and the Southern forces (Confederacy).

To answer the question, "What did Abraham Lincoln learn as a result of the First Battle of Bull Run?" the correct answer is "The South was stronger than he thought, so the war could take longer than he had expected." The First Battle of Bull Run, fought on July 21, 1861, was the first major land battle of the Civil War. The Union forces, led by General Irvin McDowell, were defeated by Confederate forces under the command of General P.G.T. Beauregard. The defeat at Bull Run taught President Abraham Lincoln that the war would be longer and more challenging than originally anticipated, as the Confederacy had a more formidable military force than initially believed.

To answer the question, "What combined factors created the single bloodiest day in American history at the Battle of Antietam?" the correct answer is "marching troops forward in close order against newer, more accurate weapons." The Battle of Antietam, fought on September 17, 1862, during the American Civil War, resulted in the highest number of casualties in a single day of any conflict in American history. The battle was characterized by intense fighting, as Union and Confederate troops marched forward in close order against each other's positions. This tactic, combined with the use of newer and more accurate weapons, such as rifled muskets, resulted in massive casualties on both sides.

To answer the question, "How did the Emancipation Proclamation change the meaning of the Civil War?" the correct answer is "The goal of the war changed from freeing slaves to eliminating slavery in new states and territories." The Emancipation Proclamation, issued by President Abraham Lincoln in 1862, declared that all slaves in the Confederate states were to be set free. This proclamation changed the meaning of the Civil War by shifting the goal of the war from solely preserving the Union to also eliminating slavery. It transformed the war into a moral crusade to end the institution of slavery and ensured that the conflict would have significant implications for the future of African Americans in America.

To answer the question, "What was Ulysses Grant's goal at Vicksburg?" the correct answer is "to starve the city into submission and gain control of the Mississippi River." The Siege of Vicksburg, which took place from May 18 to July 4, 1863, was a crucial military campaign in the American Civil War. General Ulysses S. Grant's goal at Vicksburg was to capture the Confederate-held city and gain control of the Mississippi River. Grant besieged Vicksburg, cutting off its supply lines and subjecting the city to constant artillery bombardment. Eventually, the Confederate forces inside Vicksburg surrendered, allowing the Union to gain control of the Mississippi River and effectively split the Confederacy in two.

To answer the question, "Why did Robert E. Lee decide to engage Northern forces at Gettysburg?" the correct answer is "He felt only bold action could save the Southern cause." The Battle of Gettysburg, fought from July 1 to July 3, 1863, was a major turning point in the American Civil War. General Robert E. Lee, commanding the Confederate Army of Northern Virginia, decided to engage Northern forces at Gettysburg in an attempt to achieve a decisive victory that could potentially turn the tide of the war in favor of the South. Lee believed that a bold and aggressive attack could demoralize the Union forces and force them to negotiate a peace settlement. However, the battle resulted in a costly defeat for the Confederacy and marked the beginning of a series of Union victories that would eventually lead to their ultimate victory in the war.

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