The Bessemer steel process affected westward expansion in the United States by enabling

railroads to be built carry people and goods to the West

How did the development of the factory system encourage urbanization?

Workers moved closer to manufacturing centers.

The first political parties in US were established in 1790s b/c of political differences b/w

Thomas Jefferson and Alexander Hamilton

How did the factory system contribute to the rapid industrialization of the United States?

By making the production of goods more efficient

Patrick Henry opposed ratifying the U.S. Constitution because he believed that under it—

states would surrender too much power to fed. govt.

How did the plantation system influence the economics development of the United States?

Turned the South into major producer of cotton for mills.

Why did the Anti-Federalists demand that a bill of rights be added to the U.S. Constitution?

To protect individual freedoms from the federal government

George Mason refused to sign the Constitution & opposed its ratification because he believed it

didn't protect individuals from potential govt. abuse

As a result of the Oregon Treaty, the United States achieved its goal of —

expanding westward to the Pacific Ocean

Which of these best summarizes the Monroe Doctrine?

More colonization of America by Europe was not allowed.

Which of the following was a defining characteristic of the Era of Good Feelings?

There was a renewed sense of nationalism

Which statement best explains the significance of the Mayflower Compact?

It established self-government based on a social contract.

The introduction of interchangeable parts led directly to the —

use of mass-production techniques

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The Bessemer steel process affected westward expansion in the United States by enabling
railroads to be built carry people and goods to the West
Conestoga wagons to be built to carry people and goods
clipper ships to be built to transport passengers
interstate canal systems to be built to transport goods
2
How did the development of the factory system encourage urbanization?
Labor unions were formed to protect mill workers.
Workers moved closer to manufacturing centers.
Industrialists invested in cotton plantations.
Manufacturers produced goods to export overseas.
3
The first political parties in US were established in 1790s b/c of political differences b/w
Alexander Hamilton and Thomas Paine
John Adams and Benjamin Franklin
George Washington and James Madison
Thomas Jefferson and Alexander Hamilton
4
How did the factory system contribute to the rapid industrialization of the United States?
By making the production of goods more efficient
By making the distribution of goods less costly
By using slave labor to mass-produce goods
By relying on skilled artisans to create custom goods
5
Patrick Henry opposed ratifying the U.S. Constitution because he believed that under it—
states would surrender too much power to fed. govt.
alliances could not be formed with other countries
indivs. would exercise too much power over the fed. govt.
courts wouldn't be able to hold govt. officials accountable
6
How did the plantation system influence the economics development of the United States?
It prevented the development of industry in the Northeast.
It restricted agricultural expansion in the west.
It increased federal dependency on tariffs for revenue.
Turned the South into major producer of cotton for mills.
7
Why did the Anti-Federalists demand that a bill of rights be added to the U.S. Constitution?
To give each state an equal amount of power
To strengthen the authority of the federal govt
To protect individual freedoms from the federal government
To improve the organization of the judiciary
8
George Mason refused to sign the Constitution & opposed its ratification because he believed it
didn't protect individuals from potential govt. abuse
prevented the legislature from effectively governing states
prevented judicial review from overturning legislative acts
did't give executive enough power to oversee the military
9
Growth of railroads during the nineteenth century affected U.S. businesses by—
discouraging Congress from instituting tariffs
decreasing the wages of unskilled workers
opening new markets for goods
increasing the cost of raw materials
10
How did the War of 1812 affect the U.S. economy?
The use of federal paper currency increased.
Manufacturing increased.
Agricultural imports increased.
Imports of raw materials increased.
11
As a result of the Oregon Treaty, the United States achieved its goal of —
acquiring land for a southwestern railroad
expanding westward to the Pacific Ocean
reserving western territory for American Indians
securing the southern border of the country
12
Which of these best summarizes the Monroe Doctrine?
More colonization of America by Europe was not allowed.
International peace can be maintained without alliances.
Power to nullify federal laws helps to preserve sovereignty.
Immigration of Europeans to the US must be discouraged.
13
Which of the following was a defining characteristic of the Era of Good Feelings?
There was a renewed sense of nationalism
Revivalists challenged religious traditionalists.
United States ceded territory to Britain to avoid war.
Many states called for are structuring of the federal govt.
14
Which statement best explains the significance of the Mayflower Compact?
It limited the power of future colonial governments.
It weakened the influence of religion in government.
It established self-government based on a social contract.
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The introduction of interchangeable parts led directly to the —
eight-hour workday
creation of labor unions
use of mass-production techniques
formation of the patent system

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