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WorksheetsUnit 8 - Industrialization and Reform
Total questions: 22
Worksheet time: 11mins
The American women’s suffrage movement started with a gathering of women and men in —
Washington, D.C
Seneca Falls, New York
Concord, Massachusetts
Swarthmore College in Pennsylvania
What geographic factor is most responsible for the settlement pattern shown on the map?
Mountain Barriers
Availability of Fertile Soil
Proximity to Water Sources
Location of Natural Harbors
One impact of the early expansion of the system of railroads on the physical environment of the United States was —
the movement of tons of rock and debris for construction through mountains
a decline in the price of agricultural products from farms in western territories
the construction of dams and reservoirs for the water to power steam engines
an ability of citizens to travel faster between major cities in northeastern states
One factor that contributed to the growth of slavery in the American South was —
completion of the Transcontinental Railroad
demand for cotton in the textile mills of the North
development of cattle trails that linked Texas with railroads
resistance to westward expansion by American Indian groups
Many immigrants from Ireland to the urban centers of the northeastern United States during the mid-nineteenth century often found work in —
farming and cattle ranching
factories and municipal services
retail sales at new department stores
professional services such as medicine and law
Which of the following best completes the diagram?
Abolition Movements in the North during the 1800s
Expansion of Slavery in the South during the 1800s
Rapid Industrialization in the North during the 1800s
Increased Immigration to the West during the 1800s
Many entrepreneurs attempted new businesses in the early nineteenth century because of a confidence that the U.S. government would —
protect property rights
increase tariffs and taxes
establish safety standards
regulate commercial practices
The laissez-faire economic policies of the United States during the nineteenth century led to
a system of protective tariffs
the creation of a national bank
a largely unregulated market for industry
a decline in immigration to western states
Which concerns of Thoreau led to his refusal to pay a government tax?
The government used tax money to build prisons
The government did not allow citizens to call for a peaceable revolution
The government continued to promote injustice by fighting wars and permitting slavery
The government acted dishonorably by imprisoning citizens who disagreed with its policies
Frederick Douglass contributed to the abolitionist reform movement by —
writing legislation that banned enslaving people
informing others about his early life in slavery
creating a secret route for escaped enslaved people
running for president as a member of the Abolition Party
Based on the information in the letter, this person would have likely immigrated to the United States to -
pay off debts
find employment
settle in the west
care for a family member
One effect of urbanization that led to the development of the Know-Nothing Party was —
unsafe factory conditions
unsanitary living conditions
anti-immigration sentimet
fear of communist influence
Susan B. Anthony, Elizabeth Cady Stanton and Lucretia Mott were instrumental in working for women’s rights by —
authoring a variety of publications
leading working women on many strikes
running as a candidate for political office
directing several marches on Washington D.C
What is the best title for the timeline?
Important Events in the Abolitionist Movement
Important Events in the Women's Rights Movements
Important Events in Economic Reform
Important Events in the Cultural Awakening
Nineteenth century reformers improved the care for disabled people by leading efforts to —
build new hospitals for the mentally ill, deaf and blind
invent new medical devices for people with disabilities
create new jobs for the mentally ill and handicapped populations
pass legislation outlawing discrimination against persons with disabilities
How did the Second Great Awakening impact American society?
It led to a rapid expansion of public education
It highlighted growing social and regional differences.
It resulted in a ban on the international trade of enslaved people
It ended the overwhelming influence of the Catholic Church over government.
How did Twain's writing reflect the pre-Civil War culture of the South?
The food and language reflect unique aspects of Southern culture
The friendship of Huck and Jim reflects a unique aspect of Southern culture.
The landscape and environment reflect unique aspects of Southern culture.
The type of transportation used by Huck and Jim reflects a unique aspect of Southern culture.
How did steam power affect agriculture in the United States prior to the Civil War?
Steam-powered shovels helped move massive amounts of earth to clear land for farming
Steam-powered threshers harvested wheat faster and reduced the need for migrant workers
Steam-powered tractors reduced the number of workers needed and increased field production.
Steam-powered boats moved farm products to cities faster and from greater distances than before.
One effect of the opening of the Erie Canal was —
the end of U.S. Navy patrols on the Great Lakes
the decline of commerce delivered by U.S. railroads
the linking of trade between the East and West coasts
the rise of New York City as the center of U.S. commerce
Which new source of power contributed most to the expansion of U.S. industry prior to the Civil War?
Wind
Steam
Electricity
Internal Combustion
Many women experienced expanded economic opportunities during the nineteenth century because —
many men left to fight in a foreign war for several years
raw materials from farms were in high demand by industry
factory jobs provided many women independence and wages
a constitutional amendment recognized women’s voting rights
One result of Jefferson issuing the patent for the machine described in the excerpt was —
the growth of southern plantations and an expansion of slavery
the use of a crop rotation system as a strategy for preserving soil
the shift of transporting agricultural goods from canals to railroads
the ability of northern factories to manufacture textiles more quickly
