Industrial Revolution and Early American History

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Industrial Revolution began in New England due to its geography, resources, and access to waterways for transportation.

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Why did the Industrial Revolution in the United States begin in New England?

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Cities developed along rivers because they provided water power for factories and a means of transportation.

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Why did many cities develop along rivers?

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In a capitalist system, individuals or private businesses own property and decide how to use it.

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In a capitalist system, who owns property and decides how to use it?

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Daniel Boone was an early western pioneer who explored a Native American trail through the Appalachian Mountains.

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Who was Daniel Boone?

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The Supreme Court backed federal powers in the early 1800s.

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Whose powers did the Supreme Court back in the early 1800s?

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Spanish officials ceded Florida to the United States.

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What did Spanish officials do when they realized they could not hold Florida against the Americans?

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Henry Clay’s American System aimed to strengthen the economy by developing transportation systems, establishing a protective tariff, and resurrecting the national bank.

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What was the purpose of Henry Clay’s American System?

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New England had rivers and streams that provided water power needed to run factory machinery.

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What was available in New England that was needed to run factory machinery?

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True, the National Road helped connect Ohio with the South.

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Did the National Road help connect the new state of Ohio with the South?

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James Monroe faced many Federalist candidates during the 1816 election.

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Who faced many Federalist candidates during the 1816 election?