What was Stanton’s argument about the cause of the women’s suffrage movement in 1848

Women wanted to make their voice heard

In 1842, a Massachusetts court declared that workers had the right to strike. What impact did this decision have

Workers could organize to demand better pay and treatment

Where did most slaves who ran away head to?

Most enslaved people escaping slavery fled north

What was one reason the Southern states passed the "slave codes"

to keep enslaved African Americans from rebelling

What claim did Southerners make about William Lloyd Garrison

He encouraged Nat Turner’s revolt with his abolitionist writings

What contributed to the population growth between 1820 and 1860

growth of industrialization and the development of factories

What was significant about Seneca Falls for the women’s rights movement

It was where women publicly demanded equal rights

Why did many German immigrants move west soon after arriving in the United States?

They had money to purchase farmland.

What difference does Douglass see between slaveholders in the South and non-slaveholders in the North

Non-slaveholders in the North have a higher standard of living

What was Fitzhugh’s main justification for keeping slavery?

Slavery was a significant part of the economy in the Southern states.

How did some abolitionists try to enact a gradual end to slavery

by keeping slavery out of the western territories

How did Frederick Douglass help the abolitionist movement

He lectured nationally about the atrocities of slavery

What do you know about the building of Transcontinental Railroad

Chinese immigrants were key to the construction of the railroad

In 1873 Susan B. Anthony expresses interest in which action?

ensuring that equal rights are not denied to women

Why did Thoreau feel the need to express his views about the U.S. government?

Wanted others to know that the government did little to help the people

Which of the following is a subject often painted by artists of the Hudson River School

vivid landscapes of the Northeast

What is the effect of Eli Whitney makes the cotton gin, which cleans cotton quickly

Southern plantations expand, leading to increased use of enslaved workers.

What do you know about the development and growth of industry in the United States of the Civil War

Manufacturing was a key part of the economy in the Northeast.

How did the ideals of the Second Great Awakening impact social reform movements in the 1800s

Belief that one’s actions mattered made people want to improve society

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1
What was Stanton’s argument about the cause of the women’s suffrage movement in 1848
to be formally educated to be able to participate in society like men
they needed to rely on men to explain how they were feeling
to prove they were equal to men by helping men understand their experiences
Women wanted to make their voice heard
2
In 1842, a Massachusetts court declared that workers had the right to strike. What impact did this decision have
Employers could demand workers get proper training for their jobs
Workers had to endure dangerous conditions or risk their jobs
Employers had to shut down factories to avoid changing conditions
Workers could organize to demand better pay and treatment
3
Which two immigrant groups were the largest at the time
German/Italian
Irish/Chinese
German/Chinese
Irish/German
4
Where did most slaves who ran away head to?
Most enslaved people escaping slavery fled west
Most people escaping slavery fled by moving over water
Most people escaping slavery fled by train
Most enslaved people escaping slavery fled north
5
What was one reason the Southern states passed the "slave codes"
to protect enslaved African Americans
to counter the work of abolitionists in the North
to keep enslaved African Americans from rebelling
to help delay the end of slavery in the South
6
What claim did Southerners make about William Lloyd Garrison
He helped Nat Turner escape North on the Underground Railroad.
He encouraged Nat Turner’s revolt with his abolitionist writings
He supplied weapons in support of Nat Turner’s revolt
He helped Nat Turner hide out during his revolt
7
What contributed to the population growth between 1820 and 1860
expansion of the textile industry in the Southern states
elimination of slavery in the Northern states
technological innovations affecting productivity
growth of industrialization and the development of factories
8
What was significant about Seneca Falls for the women’s rights movement
It was the first time women were allowed to vote in a local election
It was where women publicly demanded equal rights
It was the site of the first college willing to admit women.
It was where the first trade union for women met
9
Why did many German immigrants move west soon after arriving in the United States?
They had difficulty learning English.
They had money to purchase farmland.
They wanted to be closer to family.
They disliked living in large cities
10
What difference does Douglass see between slaveholders in the South and non-slaveholders in the North
Non-slaveholders in the North are less likely to engage in recreation
Slaveholders in the South are more educated
Non-slaveholders in the North have a higher standard of living
Slaveholders in the South have more property
11
What was Fitzhugh’s main justification for keeping slavery?
Slavery was key to keeping the Northern and Southern states united
Slavery was a significant part of the economy in the Southern states.
Slavery was needed to expand the nation westward
Slavery was so well-established in the South that it could not be abolished
12
How did some abolitionists try to enact a gradual end to slavery
by speaking out against slavery in the south
by encouraging enslaved people to revolt
by declaring all newborn children of enslaved people free
by keeping slavery out of the western territories
13
How did Frederick Douglass help the abolitionist movement
He painted scenes of African Americans on plantations
He opened schools to educate African Americans.
He wrote poetry to describe the daily life of enslaved people
He lectured nationally about the atrocities of slavery
14
What do you know about the building of Transcontinental Railroad
Irish immigrants were key to the construction of the railroad
Chinese immigrants were key to the construction of the railroad
White settlers were key to the construction of the railroad
Black workers were key to the construction of the railroad.
15
In 1873 Susan B. Anthony expresses interest in which action?
ensuring that equal rights are not denied to women
ensuring that the government’s authority over the people is maintained
ensuring that women do not have to pay taxes
ensuring that women obey laws even if they did not create them
16
Why did Thoreau feel the need to express his views about the U.S. government?
Wanted others to know that the government did little to help the people
Wanted others to know that the U.S. was better than other countries.
wanted others to know the government was make the country a modern nation
Wanted others to know that the government needed power to complete projects
17
Which of the following is a subject often painted by artists of the Hudson River School
industrialization in the Southwest
historical events of the Midwest
human migration to the West
vivid landscapes of the Northeast
18
What is the effect of Eli Whitney makes the cotton gin, which cleans cotton quickly
Southern plantations use the cotton gin to replace enslaved workers.
N. factories’ purchase of cotton gins leads to a decrease of slaves
Northern factories’ need for cotton decreases due to the increased supply.
Southern plantations expand, leading to increased use of enslaved workers.
19
What do you know about the development and growth of industry in the United States of the Civil War
Mills needed to be close to make it easier to transport factory made goods
Population in the Midwest made it difficult to support the labor required
Manufacturing was a key part of the economy in the Northeast.
Agriculture was the major economic activity in the South.
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How did the ideals of the Second Great Awakening impact social reform movements in the 1800s
Religious rules should be obeyed made people afraidto act against injustice
Belief that one’s actions mattered made people want to improve society
Belief that one’s destiny was predetermined made people complacent
Independent thinking was best made people focus on improving themselves

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