Mexican-American War and Territorial Transfer
The Mexican-American War of 1846–1848 ended with the Treaty of Guadalupe Hidalgo.
About 20 minutes, plus any extended practice
Open lesson 1Territory Slavery and Reconstruction Politics
Assess treaties, sectional legislation and postwar power.
Before you begin
- Know expansion and constitutional abolition; distinguish policies and outcomes.
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Compromise of 1850 and Fugitive-Slave Law
The Compromise of 1850 combined several measures, including California’s admission as a free state and a stricter Fugitive Slave Act.
About 20 minutes, plus any extended practice
Open lesson 2Kansas-Nebraska and Political Escalation
The Kansas-Nebraska Act of 1854 used popular sovereignty for slavery decisions and overturned the Missouri Compromise restriction.
About 20 minutes, plus any extended practice
Open lesson 3Reconstruction Citizenship and Counterrevolution
Reconstruction changed citizenship and political rights while violent and legal resistance sought to restore white supremacy.
About 20 minutes, plus any extended practice
Open lesson 4Review and transfer
After the lessons, try 4 new review cases and a practical task. Each answer has an explanation and a link back to the related lesson.
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Topic references
- NCSS C3 Framework: topic reference — Assess treaties, sectional legislation and postwar power.
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