Unit 2 Exam Review

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The steamboat and the railroad made life easier because:

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They helped transport goods faster and easier

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What was an immediate effect of the completion of the Erie Canal in 1825?

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Farmers could more easily ship grain to eastern markets

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The Erie Canal contributed to the development of the United States by

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linking the Great Lakes to the Atlantic Coast

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In the early 1830’s, the majority of workers in the textile mills of Massachusetts were

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Young unmarried women from rural New England

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The expansion of a market economy in the early 19th century is reflected in which of the following? The improvement of transportation and availability of goods, The decline of the slave system in the South, The formation of strong labor unions, The continued growth of home labor and cottage industries

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The improvement of transportation and availability of goods

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Who constructed the first successful factory in America?

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Samuel Slater

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Which of the following statements explains why Monroe's presidency was known as the "Era of Good Feelings"?
Slavery had begun to decrease which led to more national unity
There was more national unity due to the end of the War of 1812
The Federalist party came to a compromise with the Democratic-Republican party
The Homestead Act was passed which led to widespread expansion and land ownership

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There was more national unity due to the end of the War of 1812

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Whose on-field leadership is responsible for the success of the United States in the Battle of New Orleans during the War of 1812?

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Andrew Jackson

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Which aspect of governance is at the heart of the Monroe Doctrine? Options: Federalism, Foreign Policy, Domestic Policy, Monetary Policy

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Foreign Policy

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This treaty established U.S. claims to Florida and gave the U.S. access to the Pacific.

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Adams-Onis Treaty with Spain