Industrial Revolution

How did Americans feel about their country after the War of 1812?

• Indifferent

• Ashamed

• Patriotic

• Disappointed

In which region of America did the Industrial Revolution begin?

• The Southern region

• The Western region

• The New England region

• The Midwestern region

What impact did canals have on transportation costs and shipping time?

• Increased costs and time

• Reduced costs and time

• Had no impact

• Only increased costs

As a result of the Erie Canal, what happened to New York City?

• It became smaller

• It became one of America’s largest cities

• It became less important

• It became a rural area

Who invented the steamboat in 1807?

• Samuel Morse

• Robert Fulton

• Thomas Edison

• Alexander Graham Bell

What was the main benefit of the telegraph?

• Allowed for rapid communication

• Provided entertainment

• Generated electricity

• Improved transportation

What is urbanization?

• The mass migration of people from cities to rural areas

• The mass migration of people from rural areas to cities

• The development of rural areas

• The decline of city populations

What was a reason for German immigrants coming to America?

• To escape political turmoil

• To find gold

• Due to a potato famine

• For religious freedom

What is nativism?

• Support for immigrants

• Blaming immigrants for societal issues

• Encouraging cultural diversity

• Promoting international trade

What was the main purpose of the American System proposed by Henry Clay?

• To increase foreign trade

• To strengthen the U.S. economy

• To reduce taxes on imports

• To promote agricultural exports