Causes of the Industrial Revolution
After the War of 1812, the U.S. began manufacturing more products. This led to which of the following:
A. Increased reliance on foreign made products
B. Increased industrial growth in the U.S.
C. Decreased textile production
D. Decreased immigration to the U.S.
B. Increased industrial growth in the U.S.
Which region of the U.S. was most benefited by the trade practices of the Transatlantic (Triangular) Slave Trade?
Southern, due to increased demand for slaves on cotton plantations
The trade system known as Mercantilism benefited who the most?
Mother Country (England)
Which U.S. city became a major center for commerce/trade due to the Erie Canal?
New York City
After Andrew Jackson became President of the U.S., who could vote?
All white men, regardless of land ownership
Which of the following was a major cause of industrialization:
A. rich businessmen investing money into new inventions
B. slavery
C. regional geographic differences
D. higher education
A. rich businessmen investing money (capital) into new inventions
Which of the following increased due to the Industrial Revolution:
A. national debt
B. poverty
C. advancements in technology
D. hand-made production from personal homes
C. Advancements in technology (such as transportation, communication, etc.)
Mercantilism involved heavy government regulation/restrictions on trade. Later, the U.S. adopted a system of _____________________ to avoid this happening again.
Free Enterprise (limited government regulation/restriction)
The railroad and steam locomotive increased which of the following:
A. immigration
B. the time it took to get from point A to point B
C. trade markets across the U.S.
D. cotton production
C. trade markets across the U.S.
Andrew Jackson ____________ the ruling in Worcester vs. Georgia, which led to the _________________________, forcing thousands of Native Americans from their homes/land.
ignored, Trail of Tears
Why did Irish immigration increase in the U.S. between 1846-1855?
Potato crop failures leading to famine (starvation)
An increased demand for __________ in the North, led to an increased demand for ___________ in the South.
cotton, slaves
Those in favor of a Free Enterprise system would agree most with which of the following:
A. Heavy government restrictions/regulation on trade
B. Government setting prices for goods
C. High taxes
D. Limited government control on trade
D. Limited government control on trade (Laissez-Faire)
Textile mills produced what type of products?
Cotton cloth (increased demand for cotton)
What was the Spoils System?
awarding positions of power to those who support your political views
The first political parties formed primarily because of which of the following:
A. War of 1812
B. Disagreement over slavery
C. Disagreement over the National Bank
D. Louisiana Purchase
C. Disagreement over the National Bank
What effect did industrialization have on the population in the U.S.?
Population sizes increased (Urbanization)
What is a "protective" tariff?
A tax on imported goods that "protects" American made products and industry (increases the demand for American goods)
The telegraph/morse code sent electronic signals along a wire/line. This led to an increase in what?
Fast communication across long distances
Why did the Nullification Crisis occur?
South Carolina nullified a Federal law they felt was unconstitutional and threatened to secede from the U.S.
Why did the state of Georgia, and ultimately the Federal government, want to remove/relocate Native Americans from their land?
They needed the land for natural resources (gold!!) and agricultural purposes
New production methods (Lowell Mills, Cotton Gin, Steamboat, etc.) during the Industrial Revolution led to which of the following:
A. Increased profits, productivity, and employment opportunities
B. Slower transportation of goods and people
C. Decreased numbers of immigrants to the Northern part of the U.S.
D. Lack of employment opportunities in factories
A. Increased profits, productivity, and employment opportunities
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Describe the Mercantilism system. (who sends what where?)
Colonies send raw materials to the Mother Country; Mother Country sends manufactured goods back to the Colonies at a higher price; Benefits ONLY the Mother Country!
Which of the following inventions led to faster and cheaper transportation of goods and people:
A. Telegraph
B. Steamboat
C. Cotton Gin
D. Mechanical Reaper
B. Steamboat
What did the political cartoon titled "King Jackson" (look at your notes if you need to) mean?
He was a common man's President, BUT felt the Federal government needed to be stronger than state governments