Why does the Industrial Revolution mark a historic change in the country?

People began working in factories and mills.

What did the Monroe Doctrine declare?

Europe could not colonize any more of the Americas.

Which is an example of a monopoly?

Only one company could run steamboats between N.Y & N.J.

How did the cotton gin speed up the production of cotton?

It removed the seeds from cotton.

Which idea is an essential part of capitalism?

Businesses and people own their property.

What was one result of steamboat travel?

The cost of shipping goods was reduced.

What was the result of the Missouri Compromise?

Missouri was admitted as a slave state.

What was De Witt Clinton's contribution to water travel?

He developed a plan for the Erie Canal.

Why were tariffs imposed on goods from Britain?

Govt encouraged people to buy American-made products.

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UNit 12: Events from 1819-1831

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1
The Erie Canal eventually allowed steamboats after the ____.
canal was made wider
canal banks were strengthened
owners felt pressured by the government
workers learned to operate them
2
Why does the Industrial Revolution mark a historic change in the country?
Workers began producing electric appliances.
Farmers began selling large amounts of crops.
People began working in factories and mills.
Government began taxing workers on their wages.
3
One danger of living in a city during the early 1800s was ____.
overcrowded streets
threat of fire
unpaved roads
lack of food
4
The Erie Canal was mainly built by ____.
western explorers
enslaved southerners
Irish immigrants
British workers
5
What did the Monroe Doctrine declare?
The federal government had ultimate power over the states.
Internal improvements to the country should be made.
Europe could not colonize any more of the Americas.
The United States would not get involved in foreign affairs.
6
Which geographical feature was most important for the growth of cities?
mountains
farmland
rivers
canals
7
Who person memorized designs of machines in British factories to bring secrets to the U.S.?
Eli Whitney
Francis Cabot Lowell
Robert Fulton
Samuel Slater
8
Which is an example of a monopoly?
Only one company could run steamboats between N.Y & N.J.
Industries were encouraged to compete against each other.
The Bank of the United States favored Northern industries.
State banks offered loans only to businesses.
9
What was one disadvantage of river travel?
Boats were limited to small loads.
Most rivers flowed east and west.
The ride was rougher than travel by horse and wagon.
Traveling upstream was slow.
10
BONUS: Who was the President that issued the Monroe Doctrine?
James Polk
Andrew Jackson
John Adams
James Monroe
11
How did the cotton gin speed up the production of cotton?
It spun cotton into thread.
It picked cotton.
It planted cotton.
It removed the seeds from cotton.
12
Which idea is an essential part of capitalism?
Business and industry are controlled by the government.
People can exercise their freedom of speech.
Businesses and people own their property.
People can vote for their leaders.
13
What was one result of steamboat travel?
More people moved to the suburbs.
Work on new canals stopped.
The cost of shipping goods was reduced.
People began engaging in leisure activities.
14
Private property is one major part of a/an ____ system?
supply and demand
industry
factory
free enterprise
15
What was the result of the Missouri Compromise?
Missouri was admitted as a slave state.
The size of the nation was doubled.
Kentucky was admitted as a free state.
The Spanish gave up control of Florida.
16
What was De Witt Clinton's contribution to water travel?
He invented the steamboat.
He built a large port in New York City.
He developed a plan for the Erie Canal.
He built the first factory along a river.
17
Who explored the Warrior's Path through the Appalachian Mountains?
Robert Livingston
George Washington
Robert Fulton
Daniel Boone
18
Strong loyalty to a nation is called ______.
sectionalism
capitalism
Americanism
nationalism
19
In the early 1800s, most Americans worked ____.
as shopkeepers
in factories
in cities
as farmers
20
How were turnpikes funded?
by tolls paid by travelers
by taxes on local land owners
by the government
by gifts from large corporations
21
Why were tariffs imposed on goods from Britain?
The govt wanted to motivate starting small businesses.
The govt hoped Americans manufacturers to increase quality.
govt stopped Britain from surpassing the US in production.
Govt encouraged people to buy American-made products.

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