Lesson 1: Innovations
Identify one major negative impact of cotton gin.
It increased the demand for slavery.
Identify 2 reasons factory owners preferred to employ children during the Industrial Revolution.
1) easier to control 2) cheaper to hire 3) small size made it easier to work with certain machines and fit into tight spaces
Fill in the Blank: One significant way urbanization led to positive advances in society during the 1800s was by improving healthcare and public ______ through better policing and fire departments
safety
Why was the Tariff of 1828 called the "Tariff of Abominations" by Southern states?
They felt the tariff was unconstitutional because it helped the North’s economy, but hurt the South’s economy
True or False: In McCulloch v. Maryland (1819), the Supreme Court ruled that Congress did NOT have the constitutional authority to establish a national bank as an implied power.
FALSE - The Supreme Court ruled that Congress DID have the constitutional authority to establish a national bank as an implied power.
Fill in the Blanks: During the Industrial Revolution, many people moved to _____ and worked in _______ for wages.
cities, factories
Identify 3 ways working conditions were difficult/challenging during the early 1800s.
1) Long hours 2) Little Rest 3) Unhealthy work environment 4) Dangerous and overcrowded 5) Low pay 6) Strict Supervision
Identify 2 challenges faced by cities as they grew rapidly during the 1800s.
1) overcrowding 2) poor sanitation 3) disease 4) pollution 5) rising poverty
How did Jacksonian Democrats and Adams’ National Republicans differ in their views on the role of government?
Democrats wanted limited central government, whereas National Republicans wanted a strong central government.
What was the central issue in the nullification crisis of the early 1830s?
The right of a state to ignore or nullify (cancel) federal laws that are considered unconstitutional.
In what way did canals such as the Erie Canal make trade easier between different regions of the United States?
by connecting cities
Identify 2 ways the Lowell System was unique compared to other factories during the Industrial Revolution.
1) Recruited young women from rural areas, instead of men and children 2) Company provided housing for workers, 3) Focused on education and moral development 4) Structured workday with organized shifts
Identify 2 early improvements made in Philadelphia to address public health concerns during rapid urban growth.
1) public water supply 2) sewage system 3) street cleaning and waste removal 4) public hospitals
Describe the “corrupt bargain” in the Election of 1824.
Andrew Jackson felt there was a deal made for both John Quincy Adams and Henry Clay to get the position they wanted.
What was the effect of McCulloch v. Maryland on federal vs. state authority?
It increased federal authority over state actions.