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DAY 9 - STAAR BLITZ - SECTIONALISM
Welcome to STAAR BLITZ. This lesson will focus on Sectionalism.
You will work through this lesson watching the videos and completing the activities.
STAAR BLITZ WARM UP
Let's get warmed up with a few activities before we start the review.
STAAR - Warm Up (Fri) | Quizizz
Question 1
1
Matching - Select the best answer.
(4 points)
Put responses in the correct input to answer the question. Select a response, navigate to the desired input and insert the response. Responses can be selected and inserted using the space bar, enter key, left mouse button or touchpad. Responses can also be moved by dragging with a mouse.
Geography caused country to develop economic differences
North and South agreed; California became a free state; strict fugitive slave law was passed
Attempted to solve the issue of slavery through popular sovereignty; violence erupted as a result of the law
Ruled slaves were property and not citizens
Question 2
2
Why did Southerners support states’ rights?
(1 point)
Responses
The population of the South believed that each state was its own country.
The population of the South believed that each state was its own country.
Southerners did not want the federal government to abolish slavery because it was not in their interests.
Southerners did not want the federal government to abolish slavery because it was not in their interests.
The southern states wanted to own the rights to all railroad tracks in their state.
The southern states wanted to own the rights to all railroad tracks in their state.
Many Southerners disagreed on the issue of women’s suffrage.
Many Southerners disagreed on the issue of women’s suffrage.
Question 3
3
Study the map below and answer the question that follows:
Which region’s primary economic activity in the 1860s was the cultivation of cotton?
(1 point)
Responses
A
A
B
B
C
C
D
D
Question 4
4
Match these economies and contributing factors with the correct region.
Select the correct answer in each row.
(3 points)
Economy and Contributing Factors North South West
Fertile soil for cash crops expanded the plantation system
Access to inexpensive land and natural resources for farming and mining
Numerous fast flowing rivers led to the growth of factories
Question 5
5
Read the excerpt below and answer the question that follows:
How did President Abraham Lincoln react to the idea expressed in Jefferson Davis’s inaugural address?
(1 point)
Responses
Lincoln called on the U.S. Supreme Court to make a ruling on the legality of secession.
Lincoln called on the U.S. Supreme Court to make a ruling on the legality of secession.
Lincoln stated that the argument by the South to leave the Union was unjustified.
Lincoln stated that the argument by the South to leave the Union was unjustified.
Lincoln believed the reasoning to leave the Union was protected by the Constitution.
Lincoln believed the reasoning to leave the Union was protected by the Constitution.
Lincoln prepared to amend the Constitution in order to appease the Southern states.
Lincoln prepared to amend the Constitution in order to appease the Southern states.
STAAR BLITZ LESSON - Part 1
Watch the video below and then submit the assignment that follows:
Video Player
00:0015:51
Question 6
Q 1
How did the plantation system influence the economic development of the United States?
(1 point)
Responses
It prevented the development of industry in the Northeast.
It prevented the development of industry in the Northeast.
It turned the South into a major producer of the cotton used in northern mills.
It turned the South into a major producer of the cotton used in northern mills.
It restricted agricultural expansion in the western territories.
It restricted agricultural expansion in the western territories.
It increased federal dependency on tariffs for revenue.
It increased federal dependency on tariffs for revenue.
Question 7
Q 2
Which diagram correctly compares two regions of the United States during the mid-nineteenth century?
(1 point)
Responses
Question 8
Q 3
In the early nineteenth century, differences between the North, South, and West encouraged the rise of sectionalism. Which of the following identifies a major cause of these differences?
(1 point)
Responses
the competition between sections to become dominant in manufacturing
the competition between sections to become dominant in manufacturing
the difference response of each section to the issue of slavery
the difference response of each section to the issue of slavery
the desire of each section to maintain control of their waterways
the desire of each section to maintain control of their waterways
the differences between these sections in accepting overseas immigration
the differences between these sections in accepting overseas immigration
Question 9
Q 4
The economies of the new western states were very different from those of the northeastern states in the mid-1800s. One major difference was that western states --
(1 point)
Responses
relied on subsistence farming
relied on subsistence farming
used natural harbors for shipping
used natural harbors for shipping
focused on mining and agriculture
focused on mining and agriculture
traded freely with other nations
traded freely with other nations
Question 10
Q 5
This table shows population data from the 1800s.
Based on the table and your knowledge of U.S. history, which statement explains the population trends shown in the table?
(1 point)
Responses
The harsh climate in northern states made it hard for people to live there.
The harsh climate in northern states made it hard for people to live there.
Southern states primarily consisted of urban hubs because of new transportation networks.
Southern states primarily consisted of urban hubs because of new transportation networks.
The warm climate in southern states was good for agriculture and led to urbanization.
The warm climate in southern states was good for agriculture and led to urbanization.
Northern states had economic and social opportunities that attracted immigrants.
Northern states had economic and social opportunities that attracted immigrants.
STAAR BLITZ LESSON - Part 2
Watch the video below and then submit the assignment that follows:
Video Player
00:0015:06
Question 11
Q 6
Read the excerpt below and answer the question that follows:
Which constitutional issue was President Lincoln addressing in this excerpt?
(1 point)
Responses
The right of citizens to choose representatives.
The right of citizens to choose representatives.
The power of states to organize militias
The power of states to organize militias
The unalienable rights of citizens
The unalienable rights of citizens
The legal ability of states to secede
The legal ability of states to secede
Question 12
Q 7
The Compromise of 1850 allowed certain territories to use popular sovereignty to determine whether the territory would be free or slave. This decision applied to much of the land gained from the --
(1 point)
Responses
Revolutionary War
Revolutionary War
U.S.-Mexican War
U.S.-Mexican War
War of 1812
War of 1812
Civil War
Civil War
Question 13
Q 8
Which statement describes how the passage of the Kansas-Nebraska Act of 1854 increased sectionalism?
(1 point)
Responses
It allowed slavery to expand into the territories.
It allowed slavery to expand into the territories.
It gave tax cuts to manufacturers who relocated to the territories.
It gave tax cuts to manufacturers who relocated to the territories.
It allowed slaves who escaped to the territories to purchase their freedom.
It allowed slaves who escaped to the territories to purchase their freedom.
It granted homesteads to immigrants who settled in the territories.
It granted homesteads to immigrants who settled in the territories.
Question 14
Q 9
Read the headlines below and answer the question that follows:
These headlines refer to the decision in which Supreme Court case?
(1 point)
Responses
McCulloch v. Maryland
McCulloch v. Maryland
Gibbons v. Ogden
Gibbons v. Ogden
Dred Scott v. Sandford
Dred Scott v. Sandford
Worcester v. Georgia
Worcester v. Georgia
Question 15
Q 10
Which characteristics are associated with the American Revolution era and which are associated with the Civil War era?
Match the characteristic to the era.
(4 points)
Characteristic American Revolution Era Civil War Era
Conflict over issue of mercantilism
Conflict over issue of slavery
Ideas of Jefferson Davis inspired acton
Ideas of Thomas Paine inspired action
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Welcome to STAAR BLITZ. This lesson will focus on Sectionalism.
You will work through this lesson watching the videos and completing the activities.
STAAR BLITZ WARM UP
Let's get warmed up with a few activities before we start the review.
STAAR - Warm Up (Fri) | Quizizz
Question 1
1
Matching - Select the best answer.
(4 points)
Put responses in the correct input to answer the question. Select a response, navigate to the desired input and insert the response. Responses can be selected and inserted using the space bar, enter key, left mouse button or touchpad. Responses can also be moved by dragging with a mouse.
Geography caused country to develop economic differences
North and South agreed; California became a free state; strict fugitive slave law was passed
Attempted to solve the issue of slavery through popular sovereignty; violence erupted as a result of the law
Ruled slaves were property and not citizens
Question 2
2
Why did Southerners support states’ rights?
(1 point)
Responses
The population of the South believed that each state was its own country.
The population of the South believed that each state was its own country.
Southerners did not want the federal government to abolish slavery because it was not in their interests.
Southerners did not want the federal government to abolish slavery because it was not in their interests.
The southern states wanted to own the rights to all railroad tracks in their state.
The southern states wanted to own the rights to all railroad tracks in their state.
Many Southerners disagreed on the issue of women’s suffrage.
Many Southerners disagreed on the issue of women’s suffrage.
Question 3
3
Study the map below and answer the question that follows:
Which region’s primary economic activity in the 1860s was the cultivation of cotton?
(1 point)
Responses
A
A
B
B
C
C
D
D
Question 4
4
Match these economies and contributing factors with the correct region.
Select the correct answer in each row.
(3 points)
Economy and Contributing Factors North South West
Fertile soil for cash crops expanded the plantation system
Access to inexpensive land and natural resources for farming and mining
Numerous fast flowing rivers led to the growth of factories
Question 5
5
Read the excerpt below and answer the question that follows:
How did President Abraham Lincoln react to the idea expressed in Jefferson Davis’s inaugural address?
(1 point)
Responses
Lincoln called on the U.S. Supreme Court to make a ruling on the legality of secession.
Lincoln called on the U.S. Supreme Court to make a ruling on the legality of secession.
Lincoln stated that the argument by the South to leave the Union was unjustified.
Lincoln stated that the argument by the South to leave the Union was unjustified.
Lincoln believed the reasoning to leave the Union was protected by the Constitution.
Lincoln believed the reasoning to leave the Union was protected by the Constitution.
Lincoln prepared to amend the Constitution in order to appease the Southern states.
Lincoln prepared to amend the Constitution in order to appease the Southern states.
STAAR BLITZ LESSON - Part 1
Watch the video below and then submit the assignment that follows:
Video Player
00:0015:51
Question 6
Q 1
How did the plantation system influence the economic development of the United States?
(1 point)
Responses
It prevented the development of industry in the Northeast.
It prevented the development of industry in the Northeast.
It turned the South into a major producer of the cotton used in northern mills.
It turned the South into a major producer of the cotton used in northern mills.
It restricted agricultural expansion in the western territories.
It restricted agricultural expansion in the western territories.
It increased federal dependency on tariffs for revenue.
It increased federal dependency on tariffs for revenue.
Question 7
Q 2
Which diagram correctly compares two regions of the United States during the mid-nineteenth century?
(1 point)
Responses
Question 8
Q 3
In the early nineteenth century, differences between the North, South, and West encouraged the rise of sectionalism. Which of the following identifies a major cause of these differences?
(1 point)
Responses
the competition between sections to become dominant in manufacturing
the competition between sections to become dominant in manufacturing
the difference response of each section to the issue of slavery
the difference response of each section to the issue of slavery
the desire of each section to maintain control of their waterways
the desire of each section to maintain control of their waterways
the differences between these sections in accepting overseas immigration
the differences between these sections in accepting overseas immigration
Question 9
Q 4
The economies of the new western states were very different from those of the northeastern states in the mid-1800s. One major difference was that western states --
(1 point)
Responses
relied on subsistence farming
relied on subsistence farming
used natural harbors for shipping
used natural harbors for shipping
focused on mining and agriculture
focused on mining and agriculture
traded freely with other nations
traded freely with other nations
Question 10
Q 5
This table shows population data from the 1800s.
Based on the table and your knowledge of U.S. history, which statement explains the population trends shown in the table?
(1 point)
Responses
The harsh climate in northern states made it hard for people to live there.
The harsh climate in northern states made it hard for people to live there.
Southern states primarily consisted of urban hubs because of new transportation networks.
Southern states primarily consisted of urban hubs because of new transportation networks.
The warm climate in southern states was good for agriculture and led to urbanization.
The warm climate in southern states was good for agriculture and led to urbanization.
Northern states had economic and social opportunities that attracted immigrants.
Northern states had economic and social opportunities that attracted immigrants.
STAAR BLITZ LESSON - Part 2
Watch the video below and then submit the assignment that follows:
Video Player
00:0015:06
Question 11
Q 6
Read the excerpt below and answer the question that follows:
Which constitutional issue was President Lincoln addressing in this excerpt?
(1 point)
Responses
The right of citizens to choose representatives.
The right of citizens to choose representatives.
The power of states to organize militias
The power of states to organize militias
The unalienable rights of citizens
The unalienable rights of citizens
The legal ability of states to secede
The legal ability of states to secede
Question 12
Q 7
The Compromise of 1850 allowed certain territories to use popular sovereignty to determine whether the territory would be free or slave. This decision applied to much of the land gained from the --
(1 point)
Responses
Revolutionary War
Revolutionary War
U.S.-Mexican War
U.S.-Mexican War
War of 1812
War of 1812
Civil War
Civil War
Question 13
Q 8
Which statement describes how the passage of the Kansas-Nebraska Act of 1854 increased sectionalism?
(1 point)
Responses
It allowed slavery to expand into the territories.
It allowed slavery to expand into the territories.
It gave tax cuts to manufacturers who relocated to the territories.
It gave tax cuts to manufacturers who relocated to the territories.
It allowed slaves who escaped to the territories to purchase their freedom.
It allowed slaves who escaped to the territories to purchase their freedom.
It granted homesteads to immigrants who settled in the territories.
It granted homesteads to immigrants who settled in the territories.
Question 14
Q 9
Read the headlines below and answer the question that follows:
These headlines refer to the decision in which Supreme Court case?
(1 point)
Responses
McCulloch v. Maryland
McCulloch v. Maryland
Gibbons v. Ogden
Gibbons v. Ogden
Dred Scott v. Sandford
Dred Scott v. Sandford
Worcester v. Georgia
Worcester v. Georgia
Question 15
Q 10
Which characteristics are associated with the American Revolution era and which are associated with the Civil War era?
Match the characteristic to the era.
(4 points)
Characteristic American Revolution Era Civil War Era
Conflict over issue of mercantilism
Conflict over issue of slavery
Ideas of Jefferson Davis inspired acton
Ideas of Thomas Paine inspired action
Skip to navigation
Answers
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Here's a breakdown of the responses to the STAAR Blitz - Sectionalism quiz you provided:
### STAAR - Warm Up
1. **Matching**
- Geography caused country to develop economic differences: **(Not directly matched)**
- North and South agreed; California became a free state; strict fugitive slave law was passed: **California and the Fugitive Slave Law**
- Attempted to solve the issue of slavery through popular sovereignty; violence erupted as a result of the law: **Kansas-Nebraska Act**
- Ruled slaves were property and not citizens: **Dred Scott v. Sandford**
2. **Why did Southerners support states’ rights?**
- **Southerners did not want the federal government to abolish slavery because it was not in their interests.**
3. **Which region’s primary economic activity in the 1860s was the cultivation of cotton?**
- **(Most likely** C - Deep South **in context of your lessons)**
4. **Match these economies and contributing factors with the correct region.**
- Fertile soil for cash crops expanded the plantation system: **South**
- Access to inexpensive land and natural resources for farming and mining: **West**
- Numerous fast-flowing rivers led to the growth of factories: **North**
5. **How did President Abraham Lincoln react to the idea expressed in Jefferson Davis’s inaugural address?**
- **Lincoln stated that the argument by the South to leave the Union was unjustified.**
### STAAR BLITZ LESSON - Part 1
6. **How did the plantation system influence the economic development of the United States?**
- **It turned the South into a major producer of the cotton used in northern mills.**
7. **Which diagram correctly compares two regions of the United States during the mid-nineteenth century?**
- **(Diagrams not visible, but comparisons could focus on agriculture in the South vs. industry in the North.)**
8. **Which of the following identifies a major cause of these differences?**
- **the different response of each section to the issue of slavery**
9. **One major difference was that western states --**
- **focused on mining and agriculture**
10. **Which statement explains the population trends shown in the table?**
- **Northern states had economic and social opportunities that attracted immigrants.**
### STAAR BLITZ LESSON - Part 2
11. **Which constitutional issue was President Lincoln addressing in this excerpt?**
- **The legal ability of states to secede.**
12. **This decision applied to much of the land gained from the --**
- **U.S.-Mexican War**
13. **Which statement describes how the passage of the Kansas-Nebraska Act of 1854 increased sectionalism?**
- **It allowed slavery to expand into the territories.**
14. **These headlines refer to the decision in which Supreme Court case?**
- **Dred Scott v. Sandford**
15. **Match the characteristic to the era.**
- Conflict over issue of mercantilism: **American Revolution Era**
- Conflict over issue of slavery: **Civil War Era**
- Ideas of Jefferson Davis inspired action: **Civil War Era**
- Ideas of Thomas Paine inspired action: **American Revolution Era**
Feel free to adjust any answers based on your classroom discussions or additional context! Good luck with your review!
### STAAR - Warm Up
1. **Matching**
- Geography caused country to develop economic differences: **(Not directly matched)**
- North and South agreed; California became a free state; strict fugitive slave law was passed: **California and the Fugitive Slave Law**
- Attempted to solve the issue of slavery through popular sovereignty; violence erupted as a result of the law: **Kansas-Nebraska Act**
- Ruled slaves were property and not citizens: **Dred Scott v. Sandford**
2. **Why did Southerners support states’ rights?**
- **Southerners did not want the federal government to abolish slavery because it was not in their interests.**
3. **Which region’s primary economic activity in the 1860s was the cultivation of cotton?**
- **(Most likely** C - Deep South **in context of your lessons)**
4. **Match these economies and contributing factors with the correct region.**
- Fertile soil for cash crops expanded the plantation system: **South**
- Access to inexpensive land and natural resources for farming and mining: **West**
- Numerous fast-flowing rivers led to the growth of factories: **North**
5. **How did President Abraham Lincoln react to the idea expressed in Jefferson Davis’s inaugural address?**
- **Lincoln stated that the argument by the South to leave the Union was unjustified.**
### STAAR BLITZ LESSON - Part 1
6. **How did the plantation system influence the economic development of the United States?**
- **It turned the South into a major producer of the cotton used in northern mills.**
7. **Which diagram correctly compares two regions of the United States during the mid-nineteenth century?**
- **(Diagrams not visible, but comparisons could focus on agriculture in the South vs. industry in the North.)**
8. **Which of the following identifies a major cause of these differences?**
- **the different response of each section to the issue of slavery**
9. **One major difference was that western states --**
- **focused on mining and agriculture**
10. **Which statement explains the population trends shown in the table?**
- **Northern states had economic and social opportunities that attracted immigrants.**
### STAAR BLITZ LESSON - Part 2
11. **Which constitutional issue was President Lincoln addressing in this excerpt?**
- **The legal ability of states to secede.**
12. **This decision applied to much of the land gained from the --**
- **U.S.-Mexican War**
13. **Which statement describes how the passage of the Kansas-Nebraska Act of 1854 increased sectionalism?**
- **It allowed slavery to expand into the territories.**
14. **These headlines refer to the decision in which Supreme Court case?**
- **Dred Scott v. Sandford**
15. **Match the characteristic to the era.**
- Conflict over issue of mercantilism: **American Revolution Era**
- Conflict over issue of slavery: **Civil War Era**
- Ideas of Jefferson Davis inspired action: **Civil War Era**
- Ideas of Thomas Paine inspired action: **American Revolution Era**
Feel free to adjust any answers based on your classroom discussions or additional context! Good luck with your review!