In the "Filibustering" of the 1850s

question 98

Multiple Choice

In the "filibustering" of the 1850s,

• A) southern politicians threatened duels to prevent discussion of slavery in the Congress.
• B) American privateers attacked the merchant ships of rival nations in Asian ports.
• C) armed expeditions of private citizens invaded desirable areas to the south of the U.S., such as Cuba and Nicaragua, to conquer new lands.
• D) pioneers flooded into the New Mexico territory to prevent its recapture by Mexico.
• E) southern Congressmen engaged in marathon speechmaking to prevent opponents from voting on measures they opposed.

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