U7 Mock Review

Which factor BEST explains the trend shown in the table?

• Favorable living conditions in cities.

• Decreasing land prices in rural areas.

• Industrial working opportunities in cities.

• Decreasing agricultural output in rural areas.

Which statement BEST explains why Germans migrated out of their country?

• They were part of a forced migration to provide labor in America.

• They were fleeing a major famine caused by crop failure.

• They were attracted by economic opportunities & available land.

• They were searching for gold & other natural sources of wealth in America.

How did artists who produced works such as this reflect changes in U.S. society during the nineteenth century?

• They promoted the natural resources of the United States to encourage trade with businesses Europe.

• They attempted to bring unity to the United States as a response to growing regional tensions within the country.

• They created pieces to celebrate the connection between European culture and the natural heritage of the United States.

• They showed a romantic attitude about nature as a response to increasing industrialization in the United States.

Based on the table & your knowledge of U.S. history, which statement explains the population trends shown in the table?

• The harsh climate in northern states made it hard for people to live there.

• Southern states primarily consisted of urban hubs because of new transportation networks.

• The warm climate in southern states was good for agriculture and led to urbanization.

• Northern states had economic & social opportunities that attracted immigrants.

Which requirement is expected of an immigrant after becoming a U.S. citizen?

• To become an informed voter

• To run for political office

• To enlist in the military

• To obey the law

Which issue led to the creation of the nativist Know-Nothing Party in the 1850s?

• The use of enslaved labor in the economic system.

• The expansion of national borders toward the west.

• The involvement of immigrants in the political system.

• The expansion of governing power by the executive branch.

What was one effect of the trend shown on this graph on the U.S. economy?

• It created widespread unemployment.

• It increased the prices of imported goods.

• It slowed westward expansion and growth.

• It provided a large labor force for manufacturing.