Question

1. what was the main goal of the wilmot proviso? a. to ban slavery in lands gained from the mexican - american war b. to return escaped slaves to the south c. to increase tariffs d. to annex texas 8. what did the wilmot proviso ultimately result in? a. the end of slavery in the south b. california becoming a slave state c. heated debates and early talk of secession d. a successful compromise 9. what was a major component of the compromise of 1850? a. strengthening of the fugitive slave act b. admission of kansas as a free state c. emancipation in washington d.c. d. outlawing slavery in texas 10. why did the fugitive slave act anger northerners? a. it banned slavery in northern states b. it taxed northern citizens c. it forced them to help return escaped slaves d. it encouraged the building of plantations in the north 11. what was the effect of uncle tom’s cabin on the north? a. it increased anti - slavery sentiment b. it was banned across the region c. it was seen as a fictional exaggeration d. it caused the north to ignore slavery issues 12. why did southerners oppose uncle tom’s cabin? a. it praised abolitionists b. they believed it slandered the southern way of life c. it called for secession d. it depicted northerners as villains

Explanation:

1. The Wilmot Proviso aimed to ban slavery in territories acquired from the Mexican - American War.
2. The Wilmot Proviso led to intense debates and early talk of secession due to the slavery - related controversy.
3. One of the major components of the Compromise of 1850 was the strengthening of the Fugitive Slave Act.
4. The Fugitive Slave Act angered Northerners because it forced them to assist in returning escaped slaves.
5. Uncle Tom's Cabin increased anti - slavery sentiment in the North by highlighting the horrors of slavery.
6. Southerners opposed Uncle Tom's Cabin as they felt it slandered the Southern way of life.

Answer:

1. A. To ban slavery in lands gained from the Mexican - American War
2. C. Heated debates and early talk of secession
3. A. Strengthening of the Fugitive Slave Act
4. C. It forced them to help return escaped slaves
5. A. It increased anti - slavery sentiment
6. B. They believed it slandered the Southern way of life