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The Factory System
Changing Economy
The Continent
Transportation
Anything Goes
100
Who was a person who worked in the mills and returned home to marry? a. a capitalist b. a Lowell girl c. a prospector d. an arsonist
b. a Lowell girl
100
Someone who invests to make a profit is a ____________.
Capitalist
100
Someone born in Latin America to Spanish parents was called a _______________.
Creole
100
In what state was the Erie Canal Located?
New York
100
Because of the industrial revolution, many cities disappeared. True or False
False
200
Which of the following statements describes the Industrial Revolution? a. It was quick and violent b. It took place mostly in rural areas among farmers c. It depended largely on the development of the factory system d. It occurred because of years of planning in the United States in the mid-1700s.
c. It depended largely on the development of the factory system
200
Which of these cities had the largest population in 1840? a. Baltimore b. Boston c. New York d. Philadelphia
c. New York
200
Why was Simon Bolivar known as "The Liberator"? a. He led a revolt that freed Texas from Mexican rule. b. He led a successful independence movements in South America. c. His writings inspired Mexicans to seek independence. d. He persuaded Spain to free its Latin American colonies peacefully.
b. He led a successful independence movements in South America.
200
Which of the following statements about water transportation is TRUE? a. Steamboats experienced few operational problems b. It was too expensive for merchants to ship goods by steamboat c. The first steamboat was an instant success d. Steamboats allowed farmers to ship goods more quickly and cheaply
d. Steamboats allowed farmers to ship goods more quickly and cheaply
200
Which of the following is a prime number? a. 72 b. 73 c. 16 d. 187
b. 73
300
What is one reason Lowell, Massachusetts, was called a model factory town? a. Factories first appeared in the United States in this city b. Factories there were the first to employ young children c. Factory workers there lived in clean, decent housing d. Factory owners there shortened the employees' workday
c. Factory workers there lived in clean, decent housing
300
The Industrial Revolution led to which of the following... a. poorer transportation b. more food c. fewer orphanages d. increased urbanization
d. increased urbanization
300
What effect did sectionalism have on the Era of Good Feelings? a. It divided the nation into east and west b. It strengthened the central government c. It made national unity more difficult d. It weakened political parties
c. It made national unity more difficult
300
What is one way in which Americans improved their roads in the early 1800s? a. Congress approved funds for toll roads b. Private companies put up funds to build the National Road c. Private companies build turnpikes d. During the War of 1812, the army built the National Road.
c. Private companies build turnpikes
300
America did NOT have the power to enforce the Monroe Doctrine. True or False
True
400
Which statement BEST describes daily life in a factory in the early 1800s? b. Factory owners took increasing interest in the welfare of the workers c. laws were enacted to prevent child labor d. the employees, mostly men, worked short hours
a. The employees, mostly women and children, worked long hours
400
Which of the following did NOT happen because of the Industrial Revolution? a. The Monroe Doctrine was made b. Perspectives of women changed c. The economy became one of manufacturing d. Steamships improved transportation of goods
a. The Monroe Doctrine was made
400
How did the United States gain Florida from Spain? a. Spain gave Florida to the United States. b. The United States won Florida after a lengthy battle with Spain. c. The United States bought Florida for $5 million d. Spain gave up Florida as a result of the Monroe Doctrine
c. The United States bought Florida for $5 million
400
Longer roads began to be built to help people travel further ________.
West
400
Which of the following was an unintended result of Henry Clay's American system? a. Large amounts of money spent on transportation b. High tariffs c. Further growth of sectionalism d. support from southerners
c. Further growth of sectionalism
500
What was the first thing factory owners needed to finance their businesses? a. water power b. capital c. child laborers d. steam power
b. capital
500
How did the Industrial Revolution help women? a. They got married sooner b. They were able to create savings accounts c. Their household duties became more difficult d. They worked in dangerous conditions
b. They were able to create savings accounts
500
Which of the following led to the creation of the Monroe Doctrine? a. Americans wanted to claim lands on the Pacific coast of North America b. Americans wanted to establish control over Latin America c. Americans feared that Spain would try to regain its colonies in Latin America d. Americans feared that Britain would try to take over its original colonies in North America
c. Americans feared that Spain would try to regain its colonies in Latin America
500
Explain how transportation improvements in the United States in the early 1800s were important to economic development.
helped to transport goods faster and more cheaply from west to east
500
What country protected American interests by supporting the Monroe Doctrine? a. Spain b. Mexico c. Britain d. France
c. Britain