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Chapter 9
Chapter 9-Antebellum
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| "before the war"; the time in nineteenth-century America before the Civil War in 1861 | Antebellum |
| The right to vote | Franchise |
| the granting of voting privileges to all free white men who had reached the age of twenty-one | Universal Manhood Suffrage |
| laws under which, when a woman married, her husband became her head and master, as her father had been before the marriage | Head and Master Statutes |
| services, facilities and structures necessary for an economy to function | infrastructures |
| The financial representative of a plantation owner | Factor |
| the number of slaves who lived and worked for a single master | Holding |
| a large group of slaves who were marched overland from the Upper South to the Deep South, with men chained together and women and children unchained but closely supervised | Coffle |
| a long open porch, usually with a roof, which was an important feature of a plantation home | Veranda |
| the white man who acted as manager of the slaves and farming operations of a plantation | Overseer |
| the area where slaves lived on the plantation, where they gathered to cook, talk, sing, dance, mourn, and share their lives with one another | Slave Quarters |
| Which group of immigrants came to Louisiana after a series of potato famines in their home country? | Irish |
| Which explains why the Know Nothing Party opposed immigration? | They blamed the immigrants for the unemployment of American workers. |
| Which explains why many sugar planters were drawn to the Whig Party? | It supported a sugar tariff making their locally grown sugar more competitive. |
| Where in New Orleans did slaves on Sunday get to gather to socialize? | Congo Square |
| How did Louisiana’s economy change during the period from 1820 to 1860? | The economy grew at astounding rates. |
| Which explains why voters in North Louisiana did not want New Orleans to be the capital? | They felt that it gave Creoles too much influence over the state’s politics. |
| What do New Orleans, Baton Rouge and Donaldsonville all have in common? | capitals of Louisiana at one time |
| How did rural legislators ensure that Baton Rouge would remain the capital of Louisiana? | They allocated funds to design and construct an impressive capitol building. |
| Which was a result of ethnic tensions in New Orleans during the antebellum period? | Governance was split and separate districts were formed within the city. |
| Which political party supported the following platform: small government and programs to support the "common man", Universal manhood suffrage, sought abroad franchise with few voting requirements | Democrats |
| Which political party emerged to oppose the Democratic Party during the antebellum period? | Whigs |
| Which political party supported the following platform: protective tariffs, big business and banking interests, internal improvements | Whigs |
| How did the American Party maintain political control in New Orleans during the late antebellum period? | force and voter intimidation |
| What do the head and master statutes imply about the place of women in antebellum Louisiana society? | Women were seen as incapable of social or political leadership. |
| How did the Constitution of 1852 differ from the Constitution of 1845? | It reasserted government support of business endeavors and infrastructure improvements. |
| How did New Orleans get the nickname “Queen City of the South”? | It became the nation’s second busiest port during the antebellum period. |
| Which invention increased the use of Louisiana’s waterways for transporting people and goods upriver during the antebellum period causing new ports and settlements? | steamboat |
| Which happened as a result of the invention of the steam boat? | Private investors began constructing canals |
| Which two crops were primarily responsible for the success of the port of New Orleans during the antebellum period? | cotton & sugar |
| Which statement about cotton cultivation during the antebellum period is true? | It was possible to raise throughout the state on any size farm. |
| What conclusion can be drawn from looking at a map of the north compared to that of the south? | Slavery was an accepted labor force and was very profitable for southern states. |
| What 3 type of jobs did urban slaves perform? | dock hand, day laborer, run businesses |
| Why was sugar only grown in south Louisiana? | The warmer climate allowed for an extended growing season. |
| How did slaves ensure the survival of their cultural practices? | through stories and songs |
| Which immigrant group is credited with the construction of the New Basin Canal? | Irish |
| Which explains why Irish immigrants were often hired by slave owners to do dangerous jobs? | They were viewed as less valuable than slaves. |
| Which two ethnic groups were the leading competitors for political power in Louisiana during the Antebellum period? | Creole & American |
| What political candidate was referred to as the choice of the common man? | Jackson |
| What two groups of immigrants are depicted in the political cartoon running away with the ballots? | Germans & Irish |
| How did the invention of the cotton gin affect the demand for slaves in the south? | more demand for cotton meant more demand for slaves |
| Which statement best describes Louisiana’s economy during the antebellum period? | Louisiana had one of the most important ports in the United States for the export of goods. |
| Which statement describes the trend in sugar production? | It contributed to the growth of slavery in the state. |
| Which statement best describes the role of manufacturing in Louisiana’s economy during the antebellum period? | Manufacturing was small and mainly supported the local markets. |
| Which statements describe the importance of New Orleans to the economy of Louisiana during the antebellum period? | It was a major port for exporting goods from the United States. It was a leading manufacturing center in the state of Louisiana. |
| During the Antebellum Period, that capital of LA moved several times. Starting with its FIRST location, place the capital locations in order: | NO, Donaldsonville, NO, BR |
| Which political party supported the following platform: "natives" should have a greater say in politics than immigrants, against universal manhood suffrage, against immigration; blamed them for high unemployment, wage cuts, and increasing violence | American/Know Nothings |
| What was the population like in LA in 1860? | very diverse |
| Which of the following was a result of increasing immigrant populations during the Antebellum period? | Poor sanitation and disease |
| How did diseases such as cholera spread so quickly through New Orleans during this time? | contaminated water |
| It was illegal to teach a slave to read in Antebellum Louisiana. | true |
| What geographic feature were most plantations located on and geographically why were they built there? | Rivers because of the rich alluvial soil needed to grow crops. |
| Economically speaking, why were plantations located along rivers and major waterways? | Easy transportation of sugar and cotton to the port of New Orleans. |
| Select 3 specific jobs that a slave would perform on a plantation. | domestic house work, field worker, blacksmiths and carpenters |
| Which of the following were PULL for the Irish and Germans coming to Louisiana? | new job opportunities & for a better life |
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