During the debate on the Compromise of 1850,
A. John C. Calhoun called for southern secession if California were admitted as a free state.
B. President Zachary Taylor suddenly died.
C. Daniel Webster managed to forge a successful compromise.
D. Jefferson Davis resigned from the Senate.
E. Stephen A. Douglas stepped down as secretary of state.
Answer: B
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Which of the following statements best describes the situation between new immigrants and northern, urban African Americans?
A. New immigrants were considered "black," as many came from southern Europe. B. New immigrants worked with African Americans to force the American Federation of Labor to accept both groups as members. C. New immigrants were eager to gain "white" status and took over some professions traditionally held by African Americans. D. New immigrants and African Americans forged an alliance, as they faced similar problems.
What is significant about the result of the disputed election of 1876?
a. It was the last Radical victory. b. It meant the end of Reconstruction. c. It marked the beginning of national Democratic ascendency. d. It demonstrated the political power of southern African Americans. e. It was resolved more quickly than anyone expected.
The founding fathers who drafted the American Constitution were democratic in their political ideology.
a. true b. false
The "________" Petition was an appeal from the Second Continental Congress affirming American loyalty to King George III.
Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).