Chapter 10 Section 1 Review notes for Quiz
Notes I.The Divisive Politics of Slavery A.Differences between the North and South 1. North- industrial, railroad, factories, cities,immigrant 2. South-rural and agricultural.little industry,few immigrants
B. 1846-Wilmot Proviso- debate over. slavery in new territory B.1846-Wilmot Proviso- debate over slavery in new territory. Never passed. C.1849-CA asked to enter the Union as a free state. Debate over Missouri Compromise line. D. President Zachary Taylor’s Opinion
E.The Senate debates 1.31st Congress-bitterness between the North and South 2.Some southern states threaten secession 3.Henry Clay- Compromise of 1850 a.popular sovereignty 4.Stephen Douglass- submitted each part of the plan as a separate bill.
F.Taylor died. Millard Fillmore-president G.Compromise of 1850
Wilmot Proviso
Henry Clay
Stephen Douglas
Review Questions 1. What role did these men play in the Compromise of 1850? a. Henry Clay b. John Calhoun c. Daniel Webster d. Stephen Douglas 2. What were the terms of the Compromise of 1850? 3. Why did many of the nation’s immigrants oppose the expansion of slavery? 4. What was the Wilmot Proviso? 5. Why did California’s request for statehood cause alarm among Southerners? 6. What was popular sovereignty?
Writing Despite the history of slavery in the South, many free African Americans chose to stay there after the Civil War. Discuss the factors that you think may have caused them to make this choice.
Character Development Are You a Fair Person? (Take this self-evaluation and find out.) TrueFalse 1. I treat other people the way I want to be treated. 2. I treat people with equanimity and impartially. 3. I am open-minded and reasonable. 4. I play by the rules . 5. I don't take advantage of people. 6. I consider the feelings of all people who will be affected by my actions and decisions. I think I am/am not a fair person because: Explain! "It is reasonable that every one who asks justice should do justice." - Thomas Jefferson