How did the Missouri Compromise impact slavery?
A) It put a final time limit on the institution in the South.
B) It demonstrated that the federal government did not care about slavery.
C) It ensured that slavery would remain in the South indefinitely.
D) It put a final end to the slave trade, if not the institution of slavery in the United States.
E) It reduced the number of states where slavery was legal.
Answer: C
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A) African Americans being given the right to vote. B) African American participation in military service. C) laws forbidding discrimination against African Americans in public facilities. D) Frederick Douglass' appointment as Secretary of State.
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a. larger and more prosperous economically b. afflicted with corrupt and incompetent leaders c. dedicated to complete separation from the Church of England d. more focused on religious rather than political liberty
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A. the political strength of President Jackson was weakened. B. John Eaton's ties with the administration were strengthened. C. it encouraged Jackson to liberalize the nation's divorce and coverture laws. D. the presidential aspirations of John C. Calhoun were likely ended. E. Martin Van Buren had a political falling-out with President Jackson.
What led to President Truman’s decision to relieve General Douglas MacArthur of his command?
What will be an ideal response?