Why did the United States enact the Land Ordinance of 1785?

to measure and divide land near the Ohio River

Why was the Northwest Territory was given that name?

It was north and west of the Ohio River.

young girls who worked in a textile mill in Boston

Using information from the chart, what are the 2 major economic advantages of using the Erie Canal instead of dirt roads

Using dirt roads was expensive. The Erie Canal cut down the cost., Dirt roads took longer to transport material, Erie Canal made it shorter

Why did the United States follow a policy of unrestricted immigration for Europeans during most of the 1800’s?

The growing American economy needed many workers.

The greatest achievement of the government under the Articles of Confederation was its establishment of

a system for orderly settlement of the West

Before the building of canals, how did people travel or transport goods?

They mainly traveled by walking or by wagons and rivers

Irish immigrants generally were met with more hostility than some other immigrants because they

were members of the Roman Catholic Church

What was the experience of most of the immigrants who arrived in the United States in the late 1800s and early 1900s?

They lived in urban areas/cities and most held low-paying jobs.

From 1840-1860, many immigrants in the United States:

came from Ireland, Germany, and Scandinavia

How did the Northwest Ordinance affect the migration of Americans to the west?

It set the rules for creating new states.

What was the purpose of Henry Clay’s American System?

To develop tariffs that would protect American industries and businesses

Which of the following statements best represents a "Know-Nothing (Nativist) attitude toward immigrants?

Immigrants will work for low wages and take American jobs.

Which statement about immigration to the United States during the 19th century is most TRUE?

The desire for jobs has been a big reason why immigrants came to the U.S

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1
Lowell girls worked
long hours in very dangerous conditions
All of the above
outside the home
with other women or girls
2
Why did the United States enact the Land Ordinance of 1785?
to split land with Native American
to measure and divide land near the Ohio River
to buy land in the Pacific Northwest from France
to claim Texas and California from Spain
3
Why was the Northwest Territory was given that name?
It marked the farthest north and west that Americans had explored.
It was north and west of the Ohio River.
It was next to the Northwest Territory of Canada.
It was in the Pacific Northwest.
4
Lowell girls were
young girls who worked in a textile mill in Boston
girls who worked inside the home
daughters of a man named Lowell
worked for no pay
5
Using information from the chart, what are the 2 major economic advantages of using the Erie Canal instead of dirt roads
Using dirt roads was expensive. The Erie Canal cut down the cost.
It was expensive to use the Canals to transport materials.
Boats were much slower than Wagons
Dirt roads took longer to transport material, Erie Canal made it shorter
6
Why did the United States follow a policy of unrestricted immigration for Europeans during most of the 1800’s?
The growing American economy needed many workers.
The United States helped European nations by taking in their population.
Business and industry depended on the foreign money brought by immigrants.
Most Americans desired a more diversified culture.
7
Based on the image above, how many days did it take for things to be transported from New York to Buffalo?
8
29
13
21
8
The greatest achievement of the government under the Articles of Confederation was its establishment of
a bicameral legislature
general postwar prosperity
long-term sectional harmony
a system for orderly settlement of the West
9
Before the building of canals, how did people travel or transport goods?
They mainly traveled by walking or by wagons and rivers
Airplanes
Cars
Boats
10
Irish immigrants generally were met with more hostility than some other immigrants because they
were believed to be too friendly to African Americans and other minorities
were members of the Roman Catholic Church
took most of the high-paying jobs
were members of the Protestant Church
11
What was the experience of most of the immigrants who arrived in the United States in the late 1800s and early 1900s?
They became discouraged with America and returned to their homelands.
They obtained free land in the West and became farmers.
They lived in urban areas/cities and most held low-paying jobs.
They were easily assimilated/got used to mainstream American culture.
12
From 1840-1860, many immigrants in the United States:
were political refugees
chose to go back to their countries
chose to settle in the rural, farming regions of the western United States
came from Ireland, Germany, and Scandinavia
13
How did the Northwest Ordinance affect the migration of Americans to the west?
It set the boundary of American expansion at the Appalachian Mountains.
It set the rules for creating new states.
It allowed some forms slavery to occur in the region.
It placed control of territories under the control of the government.
14
What was the purpose of Henry Clay’s American System?
To ensure that all Americans received equal taxes
To compete with Latin American economy
To develop tariffs that would protect American industries and businesses
To put taxes that would only tax the wealthy population
15
At the turn of the century, why did most immigrants to the United States move and live in cities?
Jobs were available
Immigrants were not permitted to buy farms
Government aid programs required immigrants to settle in cities
Labor union leaders encouraged a lot of immigration.
16
During the 1800s, the movement of immigrants from different countries into U.S. cities resulted in the rapid growth of
ethnic/cultural neighborhoods
effective public health programs
plentiful and affordable public housing
public parks and recreation areas
17
Which of the following statements best represents a "Know-Nothing (Nativist) attitude toward immigrants?
Immigrants will work for low wages and take American jobs.
Government should provide immigrants with food, shelter, and jobs.
All new immigrants will be accepted into the American way of life.
Native-born Americans should help find jobs and homes for new immigrants.
18
Which statement about immigration to the United States during the 19th century is most TRUE?
The number of immigrants has remained constant in each decade
The ethnic mix of immigrants to the United States has remained unchanged
The desire for jobs has been a big reason why immigrants came to the U.S
Nearly all immigrants have easily gotten used to the American culture
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Under the Land Ordinance of 1785, land was divided into square sections called __________.
states
precincts
townships
provinces

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