3 Industrial Revolution

What did people begin moving to during the Industrial Revolution?

• Villages

• Cities

• Countryside

• Suburbs

Urbanization refers to the growing _______ of cities where factories were built.

• population

• decline

• destruction

• isolation

As a result of urbanization, cities often became overcrowded, had pollution, and widespread _______.

• crime

• poverty

• disease

• unemployment

Thousands of Irish immigrants came to America because of:

• The Industrial Revolution

• The Potato Famine

• The Gold Rush

• Religious Freedom

What was a reason for German immigrants coming to America?

• To escape political unrest

• To find better weather

• To learn a new language

• To join family members

What is nativism?

• A policy of favoring native inhabitants over immigrants

• A belief in the superiority of one's own culture

• A movement to preserve indigenous languages

• A theory that human behavior is determined by genetics

What was the purpose of building canals and roads in Henry Clay's American System?

• To transport American goods easier, faster, and cheaper than before

• To increase the population

• To improve education

• To enhance military strength

How did Protective Tariffs help American industries according to Henry Clay's American System?

• By reducing foreign competition

• By increasing foreign imports

• By lowering production costs

• By promoting free trade

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

• To regulate the economy and provide a stable national currency

• To fund infrastructure projects directly

• To serve as a private bank for wealthy individuals

• To manage international trade agreements

Who represented the interests of the North and supported a high tariff to make sure Americans bought goods from the North?

• John C. Calhoun

• Henry Clay

• Daniel Webster

• Andrew Jackson