Question 1) Briefly outline the early development of the Republican Party. Provide one example of a policy that came from this new party.
Question 2) In what ways did the Gold Rush lead to racial conflicts with in the early 19th century?
Question 3) The first half of the 19th century is often described as the birth of democratic politics. Select one example of a historical event that would support this notion and one example that would detract from this notion.
Question 4) Though the inhumanity and horror of slavery is of tremendous historical significance, slaves were able to maintain their humanity and rebel against the horrific oppressive labor system. Describe one example of slave's rebellion against their oppression.
Question 5) What social, political, and/or economic factors led to the Mexican-American War?