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1
Why did most free African Americans in the South live in Maryland and Delaware?
Slavery was illegal in those states.
They could vote in those states.
Slavery was decreasing in those states.
Those states needed workers.
2
The Second Great Awakening inspired people to endorse prison reform because they felt that
debtors didn't receive same treatment as the mentally ill
society should take better care of the less fortunate.
prison sentences should be more severe for alcohol crimes
religious education should be mandatory in prisons.
3
What was the primary reason why many Irish immigrated to the United States around 1849?
the desire to enjoy religious freedom
the need to escape starvation due to the potato famine
the possibility of employment in American factories
the hope to acquire fertile land in the American territories
4
How does this Millard Fillmore presidential campaign drawing reflect his nativist beliefs?
nativist policy showing whites and many American symbols
nativist policy elements that are only associated with North
nativist policy including a prominent image of himself
It reflects his nativist policy by including two women.
5
One result of the invention of the cotton gin was
a decrease in the number of slaves needed.
higher prices for cotton.
an increase in the number of slaves needed.
higher-quality cotton.
6
Which best summarizes the system of railroads on the map
primary direction was N to S
the South was limited in railroads compared to the North
each began and ended in a major city or port
The majority that connected N. to S. were built by 1850
7
How did the 2nd Great Awakening lead to changes in areas of education and care of the disabled?
Many people refused to work on Sundays.
Many people began working to improve society.
Many people chose to give up drinking.
American society became more religious.
8
reason that there were 20 times as many slaves in the South as in the North by 1800
The Second Great Awakening had less effect on the South.
North had been freeing slaves for many years.
Southerners had purchased most of the North's slaves.
The southern economy depended heavily on slave labor.
9
Which were basic principles of the Know Nothing Party
less federal government, no abolition
support women's rights, prison reform
spread the Second Great Awakening, encourage urbanization
anti-immigrant, anti-Catholic
10
In what way does this invention illustrate the changing times in the US in 1800's
machinery was constructed out of metal parts
operated by single employee
final product could be purchased by anyone
its use made production more efficient and profitable.
11
What best summarizes the info
drew on ideals of individualism, equality, and salvation
religion had more influence over America then politics
Reform was due to Americans to exercise free will
Jacksonian era is praised for expanding suffrage
12
What was the main reason many business owners in the North opposed abolition?
They relied on slave labor in their factories.
feared that free African Americans would organize strikes
They depended on a steady supply of cotton from the South.
They had invested in slave plantations.
13
What protected slaves from the worst forms of abuse?
Owners feared punishment from local authorities.
Slaves were valuable property.
Slave codes prohibited it.
Owners were fearful of slave rebellions.
14
this drawing of a camp meeting MOST likely illustrates
large influence on revivals in America
the growth of reform movements
increase of support of American men for women's suffrage
rise in formation of woman's trade unions
15
Why didn't the South develop a more robust manufacturing base?
Farming required manufactured few tools or machines.
South investors were more interested in land than industry
Southern agriculture was more profitable than manufacturing.
The South had a shortage of factory workers.
16
main reason slave owners prohibited enslaved African Americans from learning to read was that
reading might promote dissatisfaction with slave life.
knowing how to read could make escaping slavery easier.
learning to read might make them feel equal to white people
education took time away from working the plantations.
17
Eli Whitney invented machine made interchangeable parts to help businesses best how?
Businesses costs could increase to pay for the machinery.
Customers could get new parts faster for less money.
Machines could quickly manufacture parts people once made.
Parts made by machines could be made more cheaply.
18
How was the temperance movement connected to the Second Great Awakening?
Religious beliefs encouraged people to improve society.
Preachers often spoke out against alcohol consumption.
Religious revivals often involved excessive drinking.
Women at revivals learned that drinking had led broken homes
19
In what area did women make the most gains?
legal rights
education
employment
politics
20
All of the following occured as a result of Industrial Reveolution except
population grew and increased ethnic and religious diversity
living conditions in city became hazardous
labor reform movement helped establish unions
ability for free African Americans to get employment increas
21
Southern factories produced goods primarily for
northern factories.
export.
northern consumers.
farmers.
22
Cotton was the South's most profitable cash crop, why did some farmers not grow it?
not all land was suitable
weren't enough slaves
not everyone knew how to cultivate
rich plantation owners limited who could grow cotton
23
What was the main reason both Irish and German immigrants came to America
religious freedom
ample farmland
economic opportunity
expanding cities
24
Why did cotton planters begin to move west?
soil in the Atlantic South was not suited for growing cotton
There were more enslaved African Americans in the West.
Cotton was in such demand that they needed more land.
The climate was better for growing cotton in the West.
25
In what way did education in America change between 1800 and the 1850s?
Teachers were required to pass a licensing exam
Most states set up free elementary schools.
Most southern states set up free schools for white children
Most northern states set up free elementary schools
26
How did Frederick Douglass defy the laws on slavery?
He escaped slavery.
He worked to end slavery.
He learned to read.
He spoke out against slavery.
27
Which was a result of the 2nd Great Awakening in 1820's
limits on immigration
temperance movement got several states to ban alcohol
women could vote
people with mental illness were placed in prisons
28
Which can be inferred from the painting?
since there are slaves the cotton gin is not in use
there is a steam the background the industrial rev. is over
over 20 slaves so the owner is a member of cottonocracy
small field of cotton so the main crop is rice or tobacco
29
Why did some farmers harvest rice or tobacco instead of cotton?
not enough slaves
not all land was suitable for cotton
not everyone knew how to cultivate cotton
rich plantation owners limited who could grow cotton
30
How were most southern whites connected to the plantation system?
Most were connected to plantations, they rent land from them
Most southern whites owned large plantations.
Most southern whites worked for planters.
Most had little direct connection, they owned small farms
31
What is one reason Lowell's chose this area to build factories
generally flat so they could grow cotton
climate seems mild so workers were less affected by weather
There were fewer trees so building was easier
A river ran through town used to power factories
32
How did the Second Great Awakening change many Americans' view of their actions?
believed that faith was more important than their actions.
believed that the love of God didn't depend on their actions
They now felt that their actions could save them.
They believed that they needed to act to save society.
33
Which was the main objective of the temperance movement?
to provide better care for the disabled
to ban cruel treatment of criminals
to improve prison conditions
to prevent the abuse of alcohol
34
What did Nat Turner and Denmark Vesey have in common?
They both bought their freedom from their masters.
They both planned slave revolts.
They both escaped from slavery.
They both worked on the Underground Railroad.
35
What was significant about the Seneca Falls Convention
first college willing to admit women
first time women were allowed to vote
women publicly demanded equal rights
first trade union met
36
Which group made up the majority of white Southerners?
middle class
small farmers
capitalists
planters
37
Why did Quakers and other religious leaders oppose slavery?
thought slavery did not reflect American values
felt African Americans should be fairly paid
had many African American followers
believed it was a sin
38
Harriet Beecher Stowe's Uncle Tom's Cabin caused the reader to support abolition why?
how critical to a master is the physical health of a slave
now exposed to the inhumane treatment of slaves on sale
feel a slave's fear as his potential master approaches
learned how rude a slave owner can be to other businessmen
39
what is why Francis Lowell's partners chose this area to build the factory town of Lowell
The terrain was flat and could be used for growing cotton.
A river ran through could be used to power the factories.
climate was mild the workers wouldn't be affected by weather
few trees so constructing the town would be fast and easy
40
Where were most of the Mill Towns located?
West
Midwest
Northeast
South
41
The Underground Railroad was an example of
civil disobedience.
improvements in transportation.
social reform.
the cruelty of slavery.
42
What can be inferred from this map
did not include escape routes to territories
some southerners provided hiding places
required a variety of routes to help prevent capture
relied heavily on water routes
43
Why were women fighting for suffrage
win the right to work
to end abuse toward women
gain the right to vote
end women's inequality
44
The earliest organized opposition to slavery was based on
opposition to cruelty.
political beliefs.
religious beliefs.
economic beliefs.
45
What complaint did southerners make about Garrison in connection with Nat Turner
promoted slave revolts with his writings
he supplied weapons to Turner
helped give Turner a way to escape north
encouraged Turners revolt with antislavery speeches Congress
46
With this picture, what did factories in the North and plantations in the South have in common?
Both used new tools.
Both used child labor.
Both used machines.
Both used slave labor.
47
Which is most likely true of many children in the middle of the nineteenth century?
They were able to read and write.
They were children of middle class families.
They were given the opportunity to go to college.
They were working in factories or fields.
