America's Economy Post-War of 1812

What was a major reason for America's shift towards industrialization after the War of 1812?

• To create products previously bought from Britain

• To reduce industrial growth

• To expand mercantilism

• To increase trade with Britain

What defines a free enterprise system?

• Mandatory government pricing regulations

• High government taxes on businesses

• Private ownership and minimal government intervention

• Government ownership of businesses

Which industries are examples of competition in a free enterprise system?

• Public schools vs. Private schools

• Target vs. Walmart

• Government agencies vs. Private companies

• State-owned vs. Federally-owned businesses

What was a significant effect of the Industrial Revolution on American society?

• Reduction in factory jobs

• Decrease in urban population

• Lower production of goods

• Movement from rural to urban areas for work

What were some negative consequences of urbanization during the Industrial Revolution?

• Increase in diseases and pollution

• Higher wages for workers

• Improved living conditions

• Decrease in pollution

What was a primary reason the War of 1812 started?

• Disputes over the Louisiana Purchase

• Britain's support for Native American tribes against American expansion

• America wanted to expand its territory into Canada

• Britain was stopping American trade with other countries

What economic system did America adopt after the War of 1812?

• Mercantilism

• Cottage Industry

• Capitalism and Free Enterprise

• Feudalism

What was a major change during the Industrial Revolution?

• Lower movement of people to cities

• Decrease in production speed

• Goods were made in large factories instead of at home

• Decrease in factory jobs

Which cities became major urban centers due to the Industrial Revolution?

• Los Angeles, Chicago, and Miami

• New York City, Boston, and Philadelphia

• Houston, Atlanta, and Denver

• San Francisco, Seattle, and Portland

What was a negative consequence of the Industrial Revolution?

• Decrease in pollution

• Improved living conditions in cities

• Higher quality of handmade goods

• Spread of diseases due to overcrowding