History of Steamboats and Railroads

What was the name of Robert Fulton's first commercial steamboat?

• The Enterprise

• The Clermont

• The Nautilus

• The Pioneer

What was a result of the Erie Canal's construction?

• Decline of New York City

• Growth of New York City

• Isolation of New York City

• Decrease in trade

Who used Morse Code to communicate?

• Eli Whitney

• John Deere

• Samuel F.B. Morse

• Cyrus McCormick

What was the South still reliant on during industrialization?

• Manufacturing

• Agriculture and slavery

• Technology

• Importing goods

Which countries did many immigrants come from in the 1850s?

• China and Japan

• Ireland and Germany

• Mexico and Canada

• Italy and Greece

What was a benefit of the North's access to rivers during industrialization?

• Better farming conditions

• Power for factories

• More land for agriculture

• Increased immigration

What was the role of the Second National Bank in Henry Clay's American System?

• To eliminate the national debt

• To provide a reliable source of credit and encourage economic growth

• To fund military expansion

• To support agricultural development

Which treaty resulted in the US acquiring Florida?

• Treaty of Versailles

• Adams-Onis Treaty

• Treaty of Tordesillas

• Treaty of Guadalupe Hidalgo

What did the Hudson River School artists celebrate in their work?

• Urban landscapes

• National landscapes

• Industrial scenes

• Abstract forms

What was the main principle of the Monroe Doctrine?

• Europe should engage in American affairs.

• America should engage in European affairs.

• Europe should stay out of American affairs.

• America should colonize Europe.