Which of the following statements was issued by Lincoln in his opposition to popular sovereignty?
a. "The slavery issue should be the decision of each state individually."
b. It would give territorial voters "the liberty of making slaves of other people."
c. "The Constitution does not recognize slavery."
d. "How can the principle of liberty be reconciled by this measure?"
e. The economic condition of the nation "cannot be jeopardized by indecision any longer."
b
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In regards to the status of women, the effect of the American Revolution
A. was minimal and short-term B. was to dismantle the patriarchal legal system C. was to end the traditional cultural concepts of the female role in society D. generally weakened the position of women in society E. led some women to question their position in society
In the 1840s, regional critics of President James K. Polk claimed his policies favored the
A. South. B. North. C. Northwest. D. West. E. East.
During the 1830s and 1840s the economic differences between the rich and the poor
A) constituted a wide and growing gap, especially in the larger eastern cities. B) remained constant with only a small gap between the two groups. C) shrank dramatically due to the numerous economic opportunities of the growing economy. D) remained constant with a large gap between the two groups.
The Congress of Industrial Organizations
a. took up the cause of craft unions. b. specialized in the claims of women and minorities. c. modeled itself after the brotherhoods of the nineteenth century. d. brought together industrial unions, led by John L. Lewis.