I.R. day 2 warm-up CORRECTIONS

What was one of the unexpected outcomes of the War of 1812 for the United States?

• An increase in British imports

• A newfound respect from other nations

• A decline in national pride

• A loss of political independence

What role did tariffs play in supporting American factories during the early stages of industrialization?

• They eliminated the need for factories in the Northeast.

• They reduced the cost of importing British technology.

• They encouraged Americans to buy domestically produced goods.

• They made foreign goods cheaper than American goods.

How did the British blockade during the War of 1812 impact the American economy?

• It increased the availability of British goods.

• It caused the U.S. to abandon industrialization.

• It forced Americans to rely on domestic manufacturing.

• It led to a decrease in demand for goods.

Why was the Northeast a key region for the start of the American Industrial Revolution?

• It was home to the largest cities in the U.S.

• Its fast-moving rivers provided power for factories.

• It had abundant coal mines.

• It had the most skilled laborers in the country.

What was one way Americans improved upon British technology during the Industrial Revolution?

• They enhanced British inventions like the steam engine.

• They developed faster ships for trade.

• They created new types of blockades.

• They abandoned the use of machines in factories.