History A Unit 8

Which region of the United States was most dependent on roadways for transportation in the mid-1800s?

• South

• North

• West

• Midwest

Which statement best describes the cause of the economic transformation the United States experienced in the early nineteenth century?

• An increase in immigration to American cities created a larger work force.

• All regions became more powerful.

• The invention of new methods of transportation made it easier and cheaper to ship freight.

• Scientific advances in the agricultural field led to larger crop yields.

Which statement is true regarding “credit” in the early 19th Century?

• Credit allowed the purchaser to pay for the product immediately with cash.

• Credit was only used in the Northern states, since the South didn’t need it.

• Credit allowed the purchaser to pay for a product or service later on, usually with interest.

• Credit caused the Panic of 1819.

Which device was directly influenced by advancements in the textile industry?

• sewing machine

• telegraph

• safety pin

• railroad

How did John Deere's invention change farming?

• The steel plow performed worse in the thick, prairie sod in the Midwest.

• The steel plow performed better in the thick, prairie sod in the Midwest.

• The mechanical reaper decreased harvesting times dramatically and required more labor.

• The mechanical reaper increased harvesting times dramatically and required less labor.

How did Cyrus McCormick’s invention change farming?

• The mechanical reaper decreased harvesting times dramatically and required more labor.

• The mechanical reaper increased harvesting times dramatically and required less labor.

• The steel plow performed worse in the thick, prairie sod in the Midwest.

• The steel plow performed better in the thick, prairie sod in the Midwest.

How is a message sent via telegraph?

• Through a series of dots and dashes

• Through a series of dots only

• Through a series of dashes only

• Through a telephone receiver

In what way was the social status of women in the United States affected by early industrialization?

• Women started to seek employment as clerks, salespeople, and teachers.

• Nothing changed for women.

• The economic significance of women as consumers was increased.

• Women were forced to work from home.

What was the political platform of the Know-Nothing Party?

• The party wanted to limit citizenship and was opposed to Catholics serving in public office.

• The party promoted citizenship and encouraged Catholics to service in public office.

• The party promoted citizenship while opposed to Catholics serving in public office.

• The party wanted to limit citizenship and encouraged Catholics to serve in public office.

Why did thousands of Jews leave Germany and migrate to the United States during the 19th Century?

• A successful revolution in the homeland

• A wealth of farmland along the East Coast

• Promise of better pay

• Escape religious persecution