Civil War and Reconstruction, 1848–1877
How did Henry Clay's advocacy for the Compromise of 1850 influence Senate relations?
Led directly to the secession of several Southern states
Indefinitely settled the territorial slavery disputes
Temporarily alleviated tensions between Northern and Southern senators
Expedited the outbreak of the Civil War within a year
How did California's entry into the Union as a free state under the Compromise of 1850 impact sectional balance?
It led directly to secession threats from Southern states due to increased tariffs imposed on imported goods they relied upon.
It ensured an equal number of slave and free states, maintaining Congressional neutrality on issues related to slavery.
It tipped the balance in favor of free states in Congress, causing concern among slaveholding states about their diminishing influence.
It precipitated a major economic downturn in both North and South as gold strikes destabilized currency values nationwide.
How did cultural trends affect politics during the era of the Compromise of 1850?
Abolitionist movements gained momentum.
Women's suffrage became a national issue.
There was a push for prohibition.
Labor unions began to form nationally.
How did the Fugitive Slave Act within the Compromise of 1850 impact Northern attitudes toward slavery?
It created economic incentives for Northern businessmen who invested heavily in Southern cotton production.
It prompted Northern states to pass personal liberty laws that strengthened federal power over runaway slaves.
It led to widespread acceptance of slavery as a necessary evil essential to national unity.
It intensified anti-slavery sentiment by mandating Northerners' participation in the capture and return of escaped slaves.
Which group was most opposed to the Compromise of 1850 and believed it was a betrayal of their interests?
Northern abolitionists
Western farmers
Urban workers
Southern planters
Which major factor led to the introduction of the Compromise of 1850?
The admission of California as a free state.
Texas' annexation into the Union.
North's opposition against slavery.
South's desire for more slave states.
Which law became more stringent towards runaway slaves under the Compromise of 1850?
Fugitive Slave Act
Missouri Compromise
Emancipation Proclamation
Kansas-Nebraska Act

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In what way did Henry Clay's role as 'The Great Compromiser' influence his crafting of the Compromise of 1850?
He insisted on including measures such as the elimination of slavery, which ultimately prevented any form of compromise.
He failed to secure any significant support for the Compromise, forcing him to depend on younger politicians for leadership.
His reputation helped him broker deals among factions by finding middle ground on contentious issues like territorial expansion and slavery.
Clay used his position to promote the interests of the Southern economy exclusively, disregarding Northern concerns completely.
As part of the Compromise of 1850, what law regarding runaway slaves was strengthened?
Kansas-Nebraska Act
Emancipation Proclamation
Fugitive Slave Act
Dred Scott Decision
After which President's death did Vice-President Millard Fillmore assume office and lend support to pass the compromise measures?
Franklin Pierce
Zachary Taylor
Andrew Johnson
James K. Polk