Effects of Industrialization
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The statistics in this table illustrate population changes associated with-
29The establishment of a federal income tax
A prolonged food shortage in the United States
The rise of industrialism in the United States
A lenghty war over disputed territory
- Q1
The statistics in this table illustrate population changes associated with-
The establishment of a federal income tax
A prolonged food shortage in the United States
The rise of industrialism in the United States
A lenghty war over disputed territory
120s113.20.10.C - Q2
The completion of the Erie Canal played a role in which development?
Washington, D.C. becoming the cultural and political center of the nation
Boston becoming one of the country's largest transportation hubs
New Orleans becoming a leader in manufacturing and overseas trade
New York City becoming a vital commercial center with the nation's busiest seaport
120s113.20.10.C - Q3
Why did slavery become a widespread practice in the United States during the early nineteenth century?
The need for agricultural labor expanded as a result of increased cotton production
Improved transportation systems made it easier for workers to migrate
The system of indentured servitude was banned
Advancements in technology increased the need for skilled workers
120s113.20.12.B - Q4
Which change occured as a direct result of these developments?
A reduction of the number of skilled workers in northern states
The expansion of manufacturing into western territories
A reduction of trade with European countries
The expansion of slavery into newly developed territories
120s113.20.12.B - Q5
Which of these best completes the diagram?
The number of immigrants arriving at Southern port cities increases
The demand for slaves increases in the South
More textile factories are established in the South
More tobacco and food crops are cultivated on Southern plantations
120s113.20.12.B - Q6
How did the plantation system influence the economic development of the United States?
It restricted agricultural expansion into western territories
It turned the South into a major producer of cotton for northern textile mills
It prevented the development of industry in the Northeast
It increased federal dependency on tariffs for revenue
120s113.20.12.B - Q7
This political slogan is from the mid 1800s. What motivated some people to support this nativist slogan?
A rejection of Anti-American influence following the Battle of San Jacinto and the addition of new territories.
An affirmation of states' rights by Jefferson Davis and the belief that tariffs are unAmerican
The desire for an independent country free from foreign rule and unfair mercantile economic policies
Large scale immigration and the belief that immigrants stole jobs from native born Americans
120s113.20.23.B - Q8
Which inference about the Know Nothing Party is supported by the excerpt?
The Party was in favor of universal suffrage
The party encouraged western migrations of settlers
It's members opposed the enforcement of the Fugitive Slave Law in the Northeast
It's members blamed Irish immigrants for taking away jobs.
120s113.20.23.B - Q9
Which sentence best completes the diagram?
Farms experienced a shortage of labor
Cities grew rapidly
Demand for artisans increased
Government regulations of factories increased
120s113.20.23.B - Q10
Which group was responsible for these contributions to American culture?
German Americans
Italian Americans
Irish Americans
Chinese Americans
120s113.20.23.D - Q11
During the early to mid 1800s, many young women were employed outside their homes as-
legal counselors in state courts
staff reporters for local newspapers
cloth weavers in textile mills
crew members on cargo ships
120s113.20.23.E - Q12
Which effect did these innovations have on life in the United States?
Natural fertilizer became more effective
Finding water to irrigate crops became easier
Crop production became more efficient
Harvest season could last longer
120s113.20.28.A - Q13
These innovations in agriculture and industry resulted in-
decreased profits for investors
more efficient production of goods
higher consumer costs
less consumer choice
120s113.20.28.A - Q14
The canals shown on this map caused-
increased competition among cotton producers in the South
a decline in international trade going through Atlantic port cities
the rapid growth of urban centers along the canal routes
a decline in farming areas far from the canal routes
120s113.20.28.B - Q15
What was one result of industrialization in the United States during the mid-1800s
Job opportunties decreased
Sectional differences increased
Fewer public lands were devoted to transporation
The federal government prohibited immigration
120s113.20.28.B
