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1. Identify two of the most important outcomes of the Mexican War.
Two significant results were drawn from the Mexican war. The United States acquired 525,000 square miles of territory. Also shortly into the war an amendment was added to a bill that banned slavery within the new territories. The conclusion was a lot of new territory that forbid slavery and inspired abolitionists.
2. During the time period covered by this lecture, a political party became very strong and then disappeared. Identify it, and explain why it disappeared.
3. Lincoln v. Douglas: Why do you think Douglas beat Lincoln in 1858 (say which election), but then Lincoln won the rematch in 1860 (identify the election)?
4. Why were there so many one-term presidents in the 1840s and 1850s? Explain.
5. Lincoln thought Harriet Beecher Stowe caused the Civil War. What do you think?
7. "Remember the Alamo!" Why?
Honors Questions
H1. Discuss any of the issues or mysteries relating to this lecture (1840-1860).
H2. Hamilton v. Burr, Lincoln v. Douglas, Jefferson v. Adams - great rivalries in American history. What do they have in common? Discuss.
H5. Compare or contrast the Dred Scott decision with Roe v. Wade.
Kyle M. To be continued...