House Divided Speech Quizzes
Think you’ve got your head wrapped around House Divided Speech? Put your knowledge to
the test. Good luck — the Stickman is counting on you!
Q. Why did Dred Scott argue he should have been free in Dred Scott v. Sandford?
His master had taken him to live for a number of years in states where slavery was prohibited.
Slavery was unconstitutional and therefore his rights had been violated.
The terms of his sale to Dr. Emerson were fraudulent.
Because he asked nicely and Dr. Emerson's widow said yes.
Q. What idea or policy was Stephen A. Douglas' pride and joy?
Benign neglect
Mercantilism
Popular sovereignty
Boggle
Q. What major political figure played an important role in the careers of both Stephen A. Douglas and Roger B. Taney?
Andrew Jackson
James Monroe
Ulysses S. Grant
Stephen Colbert
Q. What strategy did Lincoln use to help him achieve success in his early political career?
He made nice with everyone until he had a position of power, instead of taking strong sides early on.
He would be the only candidate campaigning for himself, on the ground, rather than relying on volunteers.
He started with a pro-slavery stance, and shifted once he had a position of prominence
He was really good at Twitter.
Q. Which major national event made Roger B. Taney a national household name, but also earned him a lot of political enemies?
The War of 1812
The battle against the Second National Bank
The XYZ Affair
The season 11 finale of American Idol