The main reason for the U.S. delay in annexing Texas was
the
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B.
C.
D.
E.
controversy over the boundary of Texas and Mexico
opposition of Great Britain and France
independent spirit of the settlers in Texas
opposition in Congress to adding slave states
opposition of the Mexican government
Which of the following was NOT a major consequence of
the U.S. war with Mexico?
A.
B.
C.
D.
E.
U.S. annexation of Texas
long-term Mexican resentment against the United
States
securing Texas’ southern border on the Rio Grande
increased sectional tensions over slavery
cession of California and New Mexico to the United
States
Sectionalism Intensifies
How did slavery contribute to growing sectional
tensions?
10/27-28 Lecture
Mexican War
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Some opposition to war
b/c of concerns over
spread of slavery.
Wilmot Proviso (1846)
Calhoun Resolutions
Popular Sovereignty
Compromise of 1850
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California’s application
for statehood prompted
another slavery debate
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Henry Clay
Debating the Compromise of 1850
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Each group of 4 will receive excerpts from Senate
speeches debating the Compromise of 1850.
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Henry Clay
John C. Calhoun
William Seward
Daniel Webster
Read and discuss the speeches. Identify and evaluate the
arguments presented.
Divide paper into 3 sections (North, South, West). Use
the speeches and additional knowledge to identify if/how
sectional interests are reflected in the debate over the
Mexican cession territory.
Compromise of 1850
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California’s application for
statehood prompted
another slavery debate
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North concessions
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Henry Clay
Popular Sovereignty in other states
Fugitive Slave Act
South concessions
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Admit California as free
Abolition of slave trade in
Washington D.C
Kansas-Nebraska Act (1854)
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Gadsen Purchase (1853)
Stephen Douglas
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popular sovereignty
Missouri Compromise
Kansas-Nebraska Act (1854)
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Gadsen Purchase (1853)
Stephen Douglas
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“Bleeding Kansas” (1856)
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popular sovereignty
Missouri Compromise
John Brown
Lecompton Convention
Kansas-Nebraska Act (1854)
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Gadsen Purchase (1853)
Stephen Douglas
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“Bleeding Kansas” (1856)
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popular sovereignty
Missouri Compromise
John Brown
Lecompton Convention
John Brown Returns
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Harpers Ferry (1859)
Slavery and Politics
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1848 Pres. Election
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Cass (D)
Taylor (W)
Van Buren (FS)
Slavery and Politics
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1848 Pres. Election
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Cass (D)
Taylor (W)
Van Buren (FS)
1852 Pres. Election
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Pierce (D)
Scott (W)
Slavery and Politics
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1848 Pres. Election
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1852 Pres. Election
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Cass (D)
Taylor (W)
Van Buren (FS)
Pierce (D)
Scott (W)
1856 Pres. Election
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Buchanan (D)
Fremont (R)
Slavery and Politics
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1848 Pres. Election
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1852 Pres. Election
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Pierce (D)
Scott (W)
1856 Pres. Election
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Cass (D)
Taylor (W)
Van Buren (FS)
Buchanan (D)
Fremont (R)
Dred Scott V. Sandford (1857)
Lincoln Enters the Picture
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Lincoln-Douglas
Debates (1858)
1860 Pres. Election
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Douglas (ND)
Breckinridge (SD)
Bell (CU)
Lincoln (R)
Some states pledge to
secede if Lincoln wins
Slavery Map
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Identify the following on the provided map:
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Label the slave states/territories (as determined by tradition
or the federal government) with a “S”.
Label the free states/territories (as determined by tradition
or the federal government) with a “F”.
Label the territories whose slavery status was to be
determined by popular sovereignty with a “PS”.
Identify the 36’30” line