Unit 3 Review

During the first half of the 1800s, U.S. society became more democratic because all men and women were allowed to vote.

• True

• False

Answer explanation

Women were not allowed to vote until 1920.

The acquisition of the Louisiana Territory doubled the size of the U.S.

• True

• False

Answer explanation

The Louisiana Purchase was a large piece of land from the Mississippi River to the Rocky Mountains!

The Cherokee were forcibly removed from their homelands in what was 

known as the Trail of Tears.

• True

• False

Answer explanation

Along with the Choctaw, Seminoles, Creek, and Chickasaw. About 100,000 Native Americans were moved during the Trail of Tears.

Florida was gained through annexation.

• True

• False

Answer explanation

Spain ceded Florida to the US in 1819 by the Adams-Onis Treaty.

One negative effect of industrialization was working conditions.

• True

• False

Answer explanation

Working conditions were horrible during the Industrial Revolution. Hard/difficult work, for long hours for little pay. Also, there was child labor.

The key factor that encouraged immigrants to settle in urban (cities) areas was 

job opportunities.

• True

• False

Answer explanation

In the cities many factories were created during the industrial revolution meaning many jobs were available.

In the 1800s, most immigrants came to the U.S. from South America.

• True

• False

Answer explanation

Many immigrants during the industrial revolution came from Ireland, Germany, and Great Britain.

According to the idea of States’ Rights, state governments could question 

the authority of the Federal government.

• True

• False

One key economic decision Andrew Jackson made during his presidency 

was passing the Embargo Act.

• True

• False

Answer explanation

The Embargo Act was passed under James Madison's presidency.

The key factor that motivated settlers to move to Oregon was religious 

freedom.

• True

• False

Answer explanation

Farming and Logging were motivations for people to move to Oregon