Can someone please check my answers? Thank you! :)
1. Which of these claims produced conflict between religious leaders and Transcendentalist writers?
A. the claim that God and nature were the same
B. the view that everyone could interpret God's will
C. the belief that morality was different for every nation
D. the notion that humans were fundamentally self-serving****
2. Why did many plantation owners not want to educate their slaves?
A. An educated slave would be more difficult to control.****
B. An uneducated slave would not be able to take over the plantation.
C. An educated slave was more likely to find jobs off the farm.
D. An uneducated slave could more easily work machines.
3. Which of these was a belief of the North that led to the Civil War?
A. Tariffs should never be placed on manufactured goods.
B. Society depends on a lower class to do menial jobs.
C. The federal government should be centralized and powerful.
D. The states should be able to determine whether or not they hold slaves.****
4. Which is an example of a Union strategy that took advantage of a Confederate weakness?
A. The Union used its superior number of ships to keep the South from exporting or importing foreign goods. *****
B. The Union used its superior number of ships to spread slave-revolt propaganda throughout the South.
C. The Union used its superior wealth to buy the loyalties of Southern merchants and block Southern ports.
D. The Union used its superior wealth to convince foreign countries not to send goods to the Confederacy.
5. Which of these actions did President Lincoln take at the beginning of the Civil War?
A. He declared martial law throughout the nation.
B. He imprisoned congressional representatives from the South.
C. He issued a declaration of war without the consent of Congress.
D. He used his emergency powers to suspend the writ of habeas corpus.****
My Answers:
1. D
2. A
3. D
4. A
5. D
1 is, I think, wrong. The others are correct.
Thank you! :) I'm going to go with A for #1
Was #1 A??
Yes, 1 is A.
1. To check the answer for the first question, you can review the conflict between religious leaders and Transcendentalist writers. Transcendentalism emphasized individualism, self-reliance, and the belief in the inherent goodness of humans. To determine which claim produced conflict, you need to understand the beliefs and views of religious leaders. Reviewing historical texts, essays, and debates between Transcendentalist writers and religious leaders can give you insights into their conflicting opinions on different claims. Based on your answer, D, it seems you believe that the notion that humans were fundamentally self-serving produced conflict between them.
2. To check the answer for the second question, you can examine the motivations and attitudes of plantation owners. Researching primary sources, historical accounts, and studying the social and economic context of the time can help you understand why plantation owners did not want to educate their slaves. Look for information on the power dynamics and control plantation owners had over their slaves to determine which answer is correct. Based on your answer, A, it suggests that plantation owners believed that an educated slave would be more difficult to control.
3. To check the answer for the third question, you can explore the different beliefs and tensions between the North and South leading up to the Civil War. Understanding the political, economic, and social factors at play can help you identify which belief of the North led to the conflict. Review the debates and arguments made by prominent figures from both the North and South to determine which answer is accurate. Based on your answer, D, it implies that the North believed the states should be able to determine whether or not they hold slaves.
4. To check the answer for the fourth question, you can analyze the strategic decisions made by the Union during the Civil War. Researching military tactics, examining battles, and understanding the strengths and weaknesses of both the Union and Confederacy can help you identify which strategy took advantage of a Confederate weakness. Based on your answer, A, it suggests that the Union used its superior number of ships to blockade the South and prevent the export or import of foreign goods.
5. To check the answer for the fifth question, you can study the actions and decisions made by President Lincoln at the beginning of the Civil War. Investigate his speeches, executive orders, and constitutional powers to determine which action he took. Understanding the context and significance of his actions can help you verify your answer. Based on your answer, D, it implies that President Lincoln used his emergency powers to suspend the writ of habeas corpus.