Industrial Rev/Westward Expansion RETEST

"Capital" in the above paragraph means which of the following?

• land

• labor

• money

• natural resources

Eli Whitney's introduction of interchangeable parts had what effect on U.S. manufacturing?

• Workers could assemble and repair machines much quicker.

• Fewer parts were needed for machinery.

• Steam engines broke down less often.

• Prices of machine parts became much higher.

Steamboats contributed to westward expansion in the early 1800s by —

• replacing slower trains

• making river transportation easier

• encouraging canal growth

• creating a new travel option

How did inventions such as the cotton gin, steel plow, steamboat, and telegraph affect the economy of the United States?

• they increased profits and productivity

• they increased dependence on labor unions

• they increased the number of small farms

• they increased westward travel by farmers

Which statements describe reasons for urbanization? Select TWO correct answers.

• Factories offer jobs to people.

• Native Americans relocate to the Great Plains.

• Plantations hire indentured servants.

• Factories offer housing for workers with families.

• Immigrants move to agricultural hubs in the West.

Which European country claimed part of the Oregon territory?

• Britain

• Spain

• France

• Mexico

Identify the area marked by an X on the map above and explain why the United States bought the territory.

An American farmer in 1845 would MOST likely support U.S. expansion across the continent because of manifest destiny's promise of —

• political freedom

• religious diversity

• social advancement

• economic opportunity

Based on the passage, with which of the following does James Thompson agree?

• popular sovereignty

• Monroe Doctrine

• manifest destiny

• spoils system

Which of the following completes the table above?

• Spain

• Russia

• Portugal

• Netherlands