Question 1

Which statement best describes a result of industrialization in the United States during the mid-nineteenth century?

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People moved to cities in search of economic opportunity.

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Native peoples were forcibly relocated to western territories.

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Farmers began to cultivate land west of the Appalachian Mountains.

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Government officials began to promote the idea of Manifest Destiny.

Question 2

These developments occurred as a result of increased —

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industrialization

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expansion of U.S. territory

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westward migration

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government regulation of business

Question 3

What was one result of industrialization in the United States during the mid-1800s?

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Sectional differences increased.

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Job opportunities decreased.

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The federal government prohibited immigration.

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Fewer public lands were devoted to transportation.

Question 4

Which of these was an effect of the Industrial Revolution on U.S. women in the early nineteenth century?

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Women seeking work migrated from rural communities to cities.

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The government passed laws to improve safety for women in the workplace.

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Women in unions gained bargaining power with employers.

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State governments called conventions in support of women’s suffrage.

Question 5

Which of these occurred during early U.S. industrialization?

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Production of goods transitioned from homes to factories.

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Manufacturers instituted a five-day workweek.

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Labor laws required factories to provide a safe working environment.

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Workers were required to attend schools to develop technical skills.

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