Uncle Tom's Cabin was an important book because it

persuaded many people that slavery was wrong.

During the early 1800s, which of the following was an argument in favor of educational reform?

People who were educated could make better political decisions.

Why were Harriet Tubman's actions as a conductor on the Underground Railroad considered civil disobedience?

She broke the law to help enslaved African Americans.

How did women's lives change during the mid-1800s?

They had greater chances for education and careers.

How did the Hudson River School artists reflect their love for their country?

They portrayed magnificent American landscapes.

What was one of the three hardships free African Americans in the North faced?

African Americans faced discrimination.

What was one of the three hardships free African Americans in the North faced?

African Americans were denied the right to vote.

What was the main reason many business owners in the North opposed abolition?

They depended on a steady supply of cotton from the South.

The main reason slave owners prohibited enslaved African Americans from learning to read was that

knowing how to read could make escaping slavery easier.

Many Germans immigrated to America during this period because

they had taken part in failed revolutions against harsh rulers.

Which is one of the effects that railroads had on the nation in the early to mid 1800s?

made it possible for people to migrate more easily to new cities

One result of the invention of the cotton gin was______________

an increase in the number of slaves needed

Which of the following is one of different abolitionist views on slavery?

A number of abolitionists, wanted to end slavery completely in the U. S.

What was one of the three hardships free African Americans in the North faced?

African Americans were not allowed to work in factories or skilled trades.

How did American literature change during the early 1800s?

It reflected American values and concerns.

What made American music in the 1800s "American"?

It mixed the different musical traditions of Americans.

Which of the following best describes working conditions in most factories?

Poor lighting and little fresh air.

How safe were factory conditions ?

Machinery used by workers were very dangerous & caused injuries to workers

Dorothea Dix helped to reform the prison system by

working to improve prison conditions.

Which physical geographic feature attracted factories?

a hilly landscape with falling streams

Which of the following was one of the three hardships faced by African Americans on plantations?

Enslaved African Americans families were often separated.

Why did people in the North and the South have such different views about slavery?

TheSouth's economy depended on slavery,while the economy of theNorth didn't

Which is one of the effects that railroads had on the nation in the early to mid 1800s?

played an important role in urban growth

Which of the following is an accurate statement about American education in the early 1800s?

few American children attended any school

Which was the main reason young women were drawn to working in mills?

They wanted greater economic freedom.

Which of the following was one of the three hardships faced by African Americans on plantations?

Enslaved African Americans had to perform menial jobs.

Which of the following is an accurate statement about the factory system?

It is efficient because it brings workers & machinery together in one place

How were most southern whites connected to the plantation system?

Most had little direct connection because they owned small farms.

Why did cotton planters begin to move west?

Cotton was in such demand that they needed more land.

Which is one of the effects that railroads had on the nation in the early to mid 1800s?

attracted factories and other businesses to cities.

Which of the following was a problem that most growing American cities faced in the 1800s?

Health problems from dirty coal filled air.

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1
Uncle Tom's Cabin was an important book because it
caused people to support slavery.
supported southern slave masters.
told a true story about slavery.
persuaded many people that slavery was wrong.
2
During the early 1800s, which of the following was an argument in favor of educational reform?
Educational reform would help the mentally ill.
People who were educated could make better political decisions.
Educational reform was not necessary because many Americans lived on farms.
Educated people would spend more money, making the economy stronger.
3
Why were Harriet Tubman's actions as a conductor on the Underground Railroad considered civil disobedience?
She disobeyed the masters of enslaved African Americans.
She disobeyed civil authorities.
She broke the law to help enslaved African Americans.
Shedisobeyedtherulesofthe UndergroundRailroadtohelpenslave AfricanAmericans
4
How did women's lives change during the mid-1800s?
They called for greater equality.
They came to be seen as their husbands’ equals.
They became leading abolitionists
They had greater chances for education and careers.
5
How did the Hudson River School artists reflect their love for their country?
They reflected democratic values.
They rebelled against European art styles.
They portrayed magnificent American landscapes.
They portrayed hard-working country people.
6
What was one of the three hardships free African Americans in the North faced?
African Americans were banned from the military.
African Americans faced discrimination.
African Americans were deported.
All of the other answers
7
What was one of the three hardships free African Americans in the North faced?
African Americans were denied the right to a trial by jury
All of the other answers
African Americans were denied the right to vote.
African Americans were denied the right to own property.
8
Some African Americans resisted slavery by__________________
running for office.
fleeing north to freedom.
bringing charges against their owners in court.
organizing peaceful protests.
9
What was the main reason many business owners in the North opposed abolition?
They had invested in slave plantations.
They relied on slave labor in their factories.
They feared that free African Americans would organize strikes.
They depended on a steady supply of cotton from the South.
10
Which of the following was a problem that most growing American cities faced in the 1800s?
the spread of mudslides and avalanches
a lack of clean drinking water
a lack of brick and mortar
few mules
11
Steam power, the growth of railroads, a free-market economy, and mass production led to a decrease in
leisure time.
the wages of workers.
the number of farms.
the costs of goods.
12
The typical factory day was
12 hours
10 hours
7 hours
8 hours
13
During the Industrial Revolution, many hand tools were replaced with
machines.
electronics.
child labor.
People.
14
The invention of the clipper ship was an improvement on previous ships because it could
carry more cargo.
navigate more accurately.
carry passengers.
travel much faster.
15
The main reason slave owners prohibited enslaved African Americans from learning to read was that
knowing how to read could make escaping slavery easier.
reading might promote dissatisfaction with slave life.
education took time away from working the plantations.
learning to read might make them feel equal to a white person.
16
Many Germans immigrated to America during this period because
they had taken part in failed revolutions against harsh rulers.
German rulers were taking away their land.
they lacked the skills necessary to get good jobs in Germany.
a fungus had destroyed the wheat crop in Germany.
17
Which is one of the effects that railroads had on the nation in the early to mid 1800s?
The growth of rural farming communities
The increase building of canals
People leaving cities.
made it possible for people to migrate more easily to new cities
18
One result of the invention of the cotton gin was______________
an increase in the number of slaves needed
a decrease in the number of slaves needed.
higher-quality cotton.
higher prices for cotton.
19
Which of the following is one of different abolitionist views on slavery?
Some abolitionists, wanted to end slavery in the Continent of Africa only.
Some abolitionists, wanted to end slavery in the Southern States only.
None of the other answers
A number of abolitionists, wanted to end slavery completely in the U. S.
20
“I brought together spinning thread machines & weaving machines in one building. Who am I?
Samuel Morse
James Watt
Samuel Slater
Francis Cabot Lowell
21
.Which of the following was organized to address the issue of equal rights for women?
the Underground Railroad
the Seneca Falls Convention
the abolitionist movement
the temperance movement
22
What was one of the three hardships free African Americans in the North faced?
African Americans were not allowed to work in factories or skilled trades.
African Americans were not allowed to work in agriculture.
All of the other answers
African Americans were not allowed to work in restaurants.
23
How did American literature change during the early 1800s?
It became focused on social issues
It drew on European ideas.
It focused on entertainment.
It reflected American values and concerns.
24
The ________________greatly increased the demand for southern cotton.
western expansion of the U.S.
All of the other answers
Industrial Revolution
War of 1812
25
What made American music in the 1800s "American"?
It was about life in America.
It was, like the country itself, an old idea made new.
It was about freedom and democracy.
It mixed the different musical traditions of Americans.
26
Which invention carried messages faster than ever before?
The steamboat
The steam locomotive
The Telegraph
The Mechanical Reaper
27
Which was a slave who learned to read, escaped to freedom in the north, and made public speeches against slavery?
John Quincy Adams
Frederick Douglass
Horace Mann
William Lloyd Garrison
28
Which of the following best describes working conditions in most factories?
Well built machines which had all gears and belts covered for worker safety
Good lighting and an abundance of fresh air.
Water mills that moved by river current never threatened workers wellbeing
Poor lighting and little fresh air.
29
How safe were factory conditions ?
The mills were very well designed so that workers safety was guaranteed.
Machinery used by workers were very dangerous & caused injuries to workers
Newly invented spinning jenny was easy and safe to use for workers
Parts of machines were covered near gears and were very safe for workers
30
Dorothea Dix helped to reform the prison system by
sending all criminals to asylums.
prohibiting the use of alcohol in prisons.
working to improve prison conditions.
educating prisoners about utopian communities.
31
Which invention harvested more wheat with fewer workers?
he steam locomotive
The steamboat
The Mechanical Reaper
The telegraph
32
Which of the following was an impact that the cotton gin had on the economy of the South?
increased the use and value of slaves.
led to huge growth in cotton production
made cotton growing more profitable.
made cotton the greatest source of wealth in the United States
Circle and Square answers only
All of the other answers
33
Which physical geographic feature attracted factories?
a nearby coastline for easy access to England
good soil for growing cotton
poor soil encouraging people to give up farming
a hilly landscape with falling streams
34
Which of the following was one of the three hardships faced by African Americans on plantations?
Enslaved African Americans families were often separated.
Enslaved African Americans families were often united with lost relatives
None of the answers
Enslaved African Americans had to perform factory jobs on plantations
35
Why did people in the North and the South have such different views about slavery?
Most people in the South believed slavery was morally wrong.
Northerners thought slavery was destroying the economy.
Southernerswant iteliminatedgradually, northerners want itabolished at once
TheSouth's economy depended on slavery,while the economy of theNorth didn't
36
The earliest organized opposition to slavery was based on
religious beliefs.
political beliefs.
opposition to cruelty.
economic beliefs.
37
Which religious movement from the 1800s helped fuel the Era of Reform from 1815-1860?
Enlightenment Period
Second Great Awakening
Renaissance Period
Protestant Reformation
38
Which is one of the effects that railroads had on the nation in the early to mid 1800s?
Led to immigrants leaving the United States
Slower travel for goods and livestock
decreased the need for railroad oil
played an important role in urban growth
39
Which of the following is an accurate statement about American education in the early 1800s?
Everyone was well educated.
African American and white children attended the same schools.
Most children attended public schools.
few American children attended any school
40
Which was the main reason young women were drawn to working in mills?
They wanted interesting careers.
Mill work was easier than working on a farm.
They wanted greater economic freedom.
They welcomed the excitement of city life.
41
Which group turned to factory jobs as a result of new technologies in the mid-1800s?
telegraph operators
farm owners
women
farm workers
42
Which was the main cause of the increase in the number and the size of cities in the United States?
rising birth rates
the spread of factories
a desire for cultural opportunities
rising immigration
43
The Temperance Movement was started to stop the abuse of what
Drugs
Slavery
Gambling
Alcohol
44
Which of the following was one of the three hardships faced by African Americans on plantations?
None of the answers
African Americans received no punishments for breaking the rules
African Americans families were asked to remove native Americans lands.
Enslaved African Americans had to perform menial jobs.
45
Which of the following is an accurate statement about the factory system?
It is efficient because it brings workers & machinery together in one place
It does not work well because factories depend too much on water power.
It works well because it treats workers better than other systems.
It is inefficient because it requires too much capital to get started.
46
How were most southern whites connected to the plantation system?
Most had little direct connection because they owned small farms.
Most southern whites worked for planters.
Most southern whites owned large plantations.
Most were connected to plantations because they rented land from them.
47
Why did cotton planters begin to move west?
Cotton was in such demand that they needed more land.
The soil in the Atlantic South was not suited for growing cotton.
There were more enslaved African Americans in the West.
The climate was better for growing cotton in the West.
48
Which is one of the effects that railroads had on the nation in the early to mid 1800s?
attracted Native Americans settlers east.
all of the above
increased production of lumber
attracted factories and other businesses to cities.
49
Which of the following was a problem that most growing American cities faced in the 1800s?
few people
Health problems from dirty coal filled air.
a lack of livestock
the increase of Native American settlers
50
John James Audubon is most famous for his paintings of American
mammals.
scenes in the West.
birds.
working people.
51
Millions of Immigrants came from this westernEuropean countryin the 1840s toescape famine intheir homeland.Who werethey?
Ireland
.France
Germany
Italy
52
How did the use of steam as a source of power affect factories?
It made them safer.
It reduced restrictions on their location.
It made them cleaner.
It reduced their production time.
53
William Lloyd Garrison_____________
wantedendtoslaverybutdidnotwant full civil&legal rights forAfricanAmericans
was one of the least radical abolitionists.
wantedan end toslavery&for African Americansto have full civil&legal rights
tried to stop Frederick Douglass from speaking out against slavery.
54
Which of the following is one of different abolitionist views on slavery?
Some abolitionists demanded that slavery end everywhere, at once.
None of the other answers
Some abolitionists, wanted to end slavery in the Louisiana Territory only
Some abolitionists, wanted to end slavery in the Oregon Country only.
55
Which of the following is one of different abolitionist views on slavery?
None of the other answers
Someabolitionists, wanted to end slavery in the Northern States only
some abolitionists, wanted to end slavery in the Continent of Europe only.
favored gradually ending slavery; if kept out of the western territories
56
Which of the following was a problem that most growing American cities faced in the 1800s?
Health problems from dirty roads and bridges.
few horses
the spread of disease
a lack of wood and nails
57
Many planters became political leaders due to their
influence.
knowledge.
concerns.
heritage.
58
Which of the following was one of the three hardships faced by African Americans on plantations?
Enslaved African Americans had to steer steamboats full of cotton to market
None of the answers
African Americans received harsh physical punishments for breakingthe rules
African Americans were sent back to Africa for breaking the rules.

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Answers

1
Uncle Tom's Cabin was an important book because it
caused people to support slavery.
supported southern slave masters.
told a true story about slavery.
persuaded many people that slavery was wrong.
2
During the early 1800s, which of the following was an argument in favor of educational reform?
Educational reform would help the mentally ill.
People who were educated could make better political decisions.
Educational reform was not necessary because many Americans lived on farms.
Educated people would spend more money, making the economy stronger.
3
Why were Harriet Tubman's actions as a conductor on the Underground Railroad considered civil disobedience?
She disobeyed the masters of enslaved African Americans.
She disobeyed civil authorities.
She broke the law to help enslaved African Americans.
Shedisobeyedtherulesofthe UndergroundRailroadtohelpenslave AfricanAmericans
4
How did women's lives change during the mid-1800s?
They called for greater equality.
They came to be seen as their husbands’ equals.
They became leading abolitionists
They had greater chances for education and careers.
5
How did the Hudson River School artists reflect their love for their country?
They reflected democratic values.
They rebelled against European art styles.
They portrayed magnificent American landscapes.
They portrayed hard-working country people.
6
What was one of the three hardships free African Americans in the North faced?
African Americans were banned from the military.
African Americans faced discrimination.
African Americans were deported.
All of the other answers
7
What was one of the three hardships free African Americans in the North faced?
African Americans were denied the right to a trial by jury
All of the other answers
African Americans were denied the right to vote.
African Americans were denied the right to own property.
8
Some African Americans resisted slavery by__________________
running for office.
fleeing north to freedom.
bringing charges against their owners in court.
organizing peaceful protests.
9
What was the main reason many business owners in the North opposed abolition?
They had invested in slave plantations.
They relied on slave labor in their factories.
They feared that free African Americans would organize strikes.
They depended on a steady supply of cotton from the South.
10
Which of the following was a problem that most growing American cities faced in the 1800s?
the spread of mudslides and avalanches
a lack of clean drinking water
a lack of brick and mortar
few mules
11
Steam power, the growth of railroads, a free-market economy, and mass production led to a decrease in
leisure time.
the wages of workers.
the number of farms.
the costs of goods.
12
The typical factory day was
12 hours
10 hours
7 hours
8 hours
13
During the Industrial Revolution, many hand tools were replaced with
machines.
electronics.
child labor.
People.
14
The invention of the clipper ship was an improvement on previous ships because it could
carry more cargo.
navigate more accurately.
carry passengers.
travel much faster.
15
The main reason slave owners prohibited enslaved African Americans from learning to read was that
knowing how to read could make escaping slavery easier.
reading might promote dissatisfaction with slave life.
education took time away from working the plantations.
learning to read might make them feel equal to a white person.
16
Many Germans immigrated to America during this period because
they had taken part in failed revolutions against harsh rulers.
German rulers were taking away their land.
they lacked the skills necessary to get good jobs in Germany.
a fungus had destroyed the wheat crop in Germany.
17
Which is one of the effects that railroads had on the nation in the early to mid 1800s?
The growth of rural farming communities
The increase building of canals
People leaving cities.
made it possible for people to migrate more easily to new cities
18
One result of the invention of the cotton gin was______________
an increase in the number of slaves needed
a decrease in the number of slaves needed.
higher-quality cotton.
higher prices for cotton.
19
Which of the following is one of different abolitionist views on slavery?
Some abolitionists, wanted to end slavery in the Continent of Africa only.
Some abolitionists, wanted to end slavery in the Southern States only.
None of the other answers
A number of abolitionists, wanted to end slavery completely in the U. S.
20
“I brought together spinning thread machines & weaving machines in one building. Who am I?
Samuel Morse
James Watt
Samuel Slater
Francis Cabot Lowell
21
.Which of the following was organized to address the issue of equal rights for women?
the Underground Railroad
the Seneca Falls Convention
the abolitionist movement
the temperance movement
22
What was one of the three hardships free African Americans in the North faced?
African Americans were not allowed to work in factories or skilled trades.
African Americans were not allowed to work in agriculture.
All of the other answers
African Americans were not allowed to work in restaurants.
23
How did American literature change during the early 1800s?
It became focused on social issues
It drew on European ideas.
It focused on entertainment.
It reflected American values and concerns.
24
The ________________greatly increased the demand for southern cotton.
western expansion of the U.S.
All of the other answers
Industrial Revolution
War of 1812
25
What made American music in the 1800s "American"?
It was about life in America.
It was, like the country itself, an old idea made new.
It was about freedom and democracy.
It mixed the different musical traditions of Americans.
26
Which invention carried messages faster than ever before?
The steamboat
The steam locomotive
The Telegraph
The Mechanical Reaper
27
Which was a slave who learned to read, escaped to freedom in the north, and made public speeches against slavery?
John Quincy Adams
Frederick Douglass
Horace Mann
William Lloyd Garrison
28
Which of the following best describes working conditions in most factories?
Well built machines which had all gears and belts covered for worker safety
Good lighting and an abundance of fresh air.
Water mills that moved by river current never threatened workers wellbeing
Poor lighting and little fresh air.
29
How safe were factory conditions ?
The mills were very well designed so that workers safety was guaranteed.
Machinery used by workers were very dangerous & caused injuries to workers
Newly invented spinning jenny was easy and safe to use for workers
Parts of machines were covered near gears and were very safe for workers
30
Dorothea Dix helped to reform the prison system by
sending all criminals to asylums.
prohibiting the use of alcohol in prisons.
working to improve prison conditions.
educating prisoners about utopian communities.
31
Which invention harvested more wheat with fewer workers?
he steam locomotive
The steamboat
The Mechanical Reaper
The telegraph
32
Which of the following was an impact that the cotton gin had on the economy of the South?
increased the use and value of slaves.
led to huge growth in cotton production
made cotton growing more profitable.
made cotton the greatest source of wealth in the United States
Circle and Square answers only
All of the other answers
33
Which physical geographic feature attracted factories?
a nearby coastline for easy access to England
good soil for growing cotton
poor soil encouraging people to give up farming
a hilly landscape with falling streams
34
Which of the following was one of the three hardships faced by African Americans on plantations?
Enslaved African Americans families were often separated.
Enslaved African Americans families were often united with lost relatives
None of the answers
Enslaved African Americans had to perform factory jobs on plantations
35
Why did people in the North and the South have such different views about slavery?
Most people in the South believed slavery was morally wrong.
Northerners thought slavery was destroying the economy.
Southernerswant iteliminatedgradually, northerners want itabolished at once
TheSouth's economy depended on slavery,while the economy of theNorth didn't
36
The earliest organized opposition to slavery was based on
religious beliefs.
political beliefs.
opposition to cruelty.
economic beliefs.
37
Which religious movement from the 1800s helped fuel the Era of Reform from 1815-1860?
Enlightenment Period
Second Great Awakening
Renaissance Period
Protestant Reformation
38
Which is one of the effects that railroads had on the nation in the early to mid 1800s?
Led to immigrants leaving the United States
Slower travel for goods and livestock
decreased the need for railroad oil
played an important role in urban growth
39
Which of the following is an accurate statement about American education in the early 1800s?
Everyone was well educated.
African American and white children attended the same schools.
Most children attended public schools.
few American children attended any school
40
Which was the main reason young women were drawn to working in mills?
They wanted interesting careers.
Mill work was easier than working on a farm.
They wanted greater economic freedom.
They welcomed the excitement of city life.
41
Which group turned to factory jobs as a result of new technologies in the mid-1800s?
telegraph operators
farm owners
women
farm workers
42
Which was the main cause of the increase in the number and the size of cities in the United States?
rising birth rates
the spread of factories
a desire for cultural opportunities
rising immigration
43
The Temperance Movement was started to stop the abuse of what
Drugs
Slavery
Gambling
Alcohol
44
Which of the following was one of the three hardships faced by African Americans on plantations?
None of the answers
African Americans received no punishments for breaking the rules
African Americans families were asked to remove native Americans lands.
Enslaved African Americans had to perform menial jobs.
45
Which of the following is an accurate statement about the factory system?
It is efficient because it brings workers & machinery together in one place
It does not work well because factories depend too much on water power.
It works well because it treats workers better than other systems.
It is inefficient because it requires too much capital to get started.
46
How were most southern whites connected to the plantation system?
Most had little direct connection because they owned small farms.
Most southern whites worked for planters.
Most southern whites owned large plantations.
Most were connected to plantations because they rented land from them.
47
Why did cotton planters begin to move west?
Cotton was in such demand that they needed more land.
The soil in the Atlantic South was not suited for growing cotton.
There were more enslaved African Americans in the West.
The climate was better for growing cotton in the West.
48
Which is one of the effects that railroads had on the nation in the early to mid 1800s?
attracted Native Americans settlers east.
all of the above
increased production of lumber
attracted factories and other businesses to cities.
49
Which of the following was a problem that most growing American cities faced in the 1800s?
few people
Health problems from dirty coal filled air.
a lack of livestock
the increase of Native American settlers
50
John James Audubon is most famous for his paintings of American
mammals.
scenes in the West.
birds.
working people.
51
Millions of Immigrants came from this westernEuropean countryin the 1840s toescape famine intheir homeland.Who werethey?
Ireland
.France
Germany
Italy
52
How did the use of steam as a source of power affect factories?
It made them safer.
It reduced restrictions on their location.
It made them cleaner.
It reduced their production time.
53
William Lloyd Garrison_____________
wantedendtoslaverybutdidnotwant full civil&legal rights forAfricanAmericans
was one of the least radical abolitionists.
wantedan end toslavery&for African Americansto have full civil&legal rights
tried to stop Frederick Douglass from speaking out against slavery.
54
Which of the following is one of different abolitionist views on slavery?
Some abolitionists demanded that slavery end everywhere, at once.
None of the other answers
Some abolitionists, wanted to end slavery in the Louisiana Territory only
Some abolitionists, wanted to end slavery in the Oregon Country only.
55
Which of the following is one of different abolitionist views on slavery?
None of the other answers
Someabolitionists, wanted to end slavery in the Northern States only
some abolitionists, wanted to end slavery in the Continent of Europe only.
favored gradually ending slavery; if kept out of the western territories
56
Which of the following was a problem that most growing American cities faced in the 1800s?
Health problems from dirty roads and bridges.
few horses
the spread of disease
a lack of wood and nails
57
Many planters became political leaders due to their
influence.
knowledge.
concerns.
heritage.
58
Which of the following was one of the three hardships faced by African Americans on plantations?
Enslaved African Americans had to steer steamboats full of cotton to market
None of the answers
African Americans received harsh physical punishments for breakingthe rules
African Americans were sent back to Africa for breaking the rules.