Industrialization

One impact of the early expansion of the system of railroads on the physical environment of

the United States was —

• the movement of tons of rock and debris for construction through mountains

• a decline in the price of agricultural products from farms in western territories

• the construction of dams and reservoirs for the water to power steam engines

• an ability of citizens to travel faster between major cities in northeastern states

Which of the following best completes the diagram?

• Abolition Movements in the North during the 1800s

• Expansion of Slavery in the South during the 1800s

• Rapid Industrialization in the North during the 1800s

• Increased Immigration to the West during the 1800s

The laissez-faire economic policies of the United States during the nineteenth century led to

• a system of protective tariffs

• the creation of a national bank

• a largely unregulated market for industry

• a decline in immigration to western states

The development of a national market for goods and services within the United States was

largely a result of —

• tariffs on manufactured goods

• government safety regulations

• improvements in transportation

• increased demand for cheap labor

Many women experienced expanded economic opportunities during the nineteenth century

because

• many men left to fight in a foreign war for several years

• raw materials from farms were in high demand by industry

• factory jobs provided many women independence and wages

• a constitutional amendment recognized women’s voting rights

Frederick Douglass contributed to the abolitionist reform movement by

• writing legislation that banned enslaving people

• informing others about his early life as in slavery

• created a secret route for escaped enslaved people

• running for president as a member of the Abolition Party

A frequent subject of American art and transcendental literature in nineteenth century

America was

• nature

• human flaws

• mythical heroes

• technological progress

What was one major impact of this novel?

• The profits from book sales funded early labor organizations.

• Congress was inspired to pass laws outlawing the abuse of slaves.

• The Supreme Court overturned fugitive slave laws.

• Support grew for the abolitionist movement.

What effect did the development of

standardized parts and machine tools

have on factory workers?

• Wages rose considerably.

• Working conditions improved.

• Fewer skills were required of

  workers.

• Fewer jobs were available to

  workers.

Which statement best describes a result of industrialization in the United States during the

mid-nineteenth century?

• People moved to cities in search of economic opportunity.

• Farmers began to cultivate land west of the Appalachian Mountains.

• Native peoples were forcibly relocated to western territories.

• Government officials began to promote the idea of Manifest Destiny.