Question 1

What was one major effect of the Erie Canal on the United States in the early nineteenth century?

Accepted Answer

The rapid growth of cities in the Northeast

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An increase in the cost of shipping goods to Europe

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A decrease in trade between settlers and American Indians

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A rise in cotton exports to the United Kingdom

Question 2

How did Samuel Morse’s best-known innovation contribute to U.S. growth and development?

Accepted Answer

It enabled instantaneous long-distance transmission of information.

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It boosted the speed of cross-country mail delivery.

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It increased national unity by reducing sectional differences.

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It allowed manufactured goods to be produced at lower costs.

Question 3

The invention discussed in this article led directly to —

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rapid communication of information to distant locations

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rapid population growth in the western territories

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the increased ability of people to work at night

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the expansion of educational opportunities for women

Question 4

What was one major effect of the opening of the Erie Canal?

Accepted Answer

The cost of shipping goods from the Midwest decreased.

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The volume of trade passing through southern ports increased.

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The cost of shipping goods on eastern roads increased.

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The number of ships passing through northern ports decreased.

Question 5

The growth of railroads during the nineteenth century affected U.S. businesses by —

Accepted Answer

opening new markets for goods

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increasing the cost of raw materials

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decreasing the wages of unskilled workers

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discouraging Congress from instituting tariffs

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