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What invention did Samuel F. B. Morse develop?
Cottong gin
Where were most early American factories located?
New England
Which U.S. president issued the Monroe Doctrine in 1823?
James Monroe
Which document begins with "We the People"?
U.S. Constitution
Who was the first president of the United States?
George Washington
How did the telegraph change American life?
Allowed long-distance communication
Which region was a major focus of the Monroe Doctrine?
Latin America
Which bodies of water did the Erie Canal connect?
Hudson River and Lake Erie
Which country gave the Statue of Liberty to the United States?
France
Which modern agricultural example shows industrialization? A. Harvesting every crop by hand B. Farming without tools C. Using GPS-guided tractors and combines D. Producing food only for your family
Using GPS-guided tractors and combines
Which manufacturing idea is associated with Eli Whitney?
Interchangeable Parts
What was a major goal of Henry Clay's American System?
Make the U.S. economically self-sufficient
Which countries settled border disputes with the U.S. in 1818 and 1819? A. France and Mexico B. Great Britain and Spain C. Spain and Portugal D. France and Great Britain
B. Great Britain and Spain
Which bodies of water did the Ohio and Erie Canal connect?
Lake Erie and Ohio River
Which example best shows sectionalism today? A. Supporting a regional policy despite harm to other regions B. Helping communities nationwide C. Cooperating across state lines D. Supporting a shared national goal
Supporting a regional policy despite harm to other regions
How did improved transportation help the economy?
Made shipping cheaper and expanded markets
Which policy was part of the American System?
A. Protective tariffs
B. Ending the national bank
C. Banning road construction
D. Encouraging cheap foreign imports
A. Protective tariffs
Which transportation improvements supported early national growth? A. Cars and airplanes B. Subways and trucks C. Bicycles and submarines D. Canals, steamboats, roads, and railroads
D. Canals, steamboats, roads, and railroads
Why is much of Central and South America called Latin America?
Spanish and Portuguese developed from Latin
What is the difference between nationalism and sectionalism?
Nationalism favors the nation; sectionalism favors a region
What is sectionalism?
Putting your region's interests first
What did the Missouri Compromise address?
The spread of slavery
Which states entered under the Missouri Compromise? A. Ohio and Florida B. Missouri and Maine C. Texas and California D. Kentucky and Kansa
Missouri and Maine
What does Monroe's position between Europe and the Americas symbolize?
Opposition to European interference in the Americas
Who was the president during the civil war?
Abe Lincoln