Essential Question Four Level Two

How did the Homestead Act of 1862 impact westward expansion in the United States?

• It restricted settlement to only coastal areas.

• It provided free land to settlers in the western territories.

• It increased taxes on land to discourage westward movement.

• It prohibited new settlements in the west.

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What was a significant effect of the California Gold Rush on westward expansion?

• It led to a decrease in the population of California.

• It caused significant environmental damage.

• It accelerated the migration of people to the western territories.

• It reduced the economic value of gold.

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Which of the following was a primary cause of the Civil War?

• The invention of the cotton gin

• Disagreements over states' rights and slavery

• The assassination of a political leader

• A dispute over the national language

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How did industrialization in the 1800s affect the economy of the United States?

• It led to a decline in manufacturing.

• It decreased the workforce in urban areas.

• It increased the production and efficiency of factories.

• It made the U.S. more dependent on agricultural exports.

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What role did women primarily play in society during the 1800s in America?

• They were the primary factory and mine workers.

• They were mostly involved in domestic and caregiving roles.

• They held significant political offices.

• They dominated the fields of science and technology.

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How did the influx of immigrants in the 1800s impact American cities?

• Cities became less populated.

• There was a decrease in cultural diversity.

• Cities experienced significant population growth and diversity.

• Immigrants were mostly isolated in rural areas.

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What was one major challenge during the Reconstruction era following the Civil War?

• The rapid industrialization of the South.

• The integration of former Confederate states back into the Union.

• A decline in agricultural production.

• The decrease in population in the Southern states.

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How did the railroads contribute to westward expansion in the United States?

• They limited the movement of goods and people to the East Coast.

• They increased the cost of travel and goods transportation.

• They provided a faster and more reliable means to move westward.

• They discouraged settlement beyond the Mississippi River.

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Which of the following best describes the impact of the cotton gin on the South before the Civil War?

• It reduced the demand for slave labor.

• It led to a decrease in cotton production.

• It significantly increased cotton production and the demand for slave labor.

• It made cotton less important to the Southern economy.

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What was a significant social impact of industrialization on workers in the 1800s?

• Improved working conditions in factories.

• Decreased working hours and increased wages.

• Growth of urban areas and changes in labor conditions.

• Complete elimination of child labor.

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