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Growing 11: Economy, Westward Expansion, Unity-Sectionalism

Total questions: 35

Worksheet time: 20mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

A machine invented by Eli Whitney in 1793 to remove seeds from short-staple cotton; revolutionized the cotton industry.

a)

Cotton gin

b)

Textile mill

c)

water frame

d)

spinning machine

2.

A process developed by Eli Whitney in the 1790s that called for making each part of a machine exactly the same..

a)

Textile Milling Process

b)

Textiles

c)

technological innovation

d)

Interchangeable Parts

3.

Components of any device designed to specifications which insure that they will fit within any device of the same type. Invented by Eli Whitney. This was used in Whitney's contract to build 10,000 muskets for the US government. If all musket parts are built to specification then unskilled workers could simply put the muskets together with screws. On the other hand, a gunsmith would have built a gun as more of a work of art.

a)

Due Process

b)

Interchangeable Parts

c)

Textile Mills

d)

Capitalism

4.

An economic and political system in which a country's trade and industry are controlled by private owners for profit, rather than by the state.

a)

free enterprise system

b)

Capitalism

c)

Free Labor

d)

Capital

5.

An economic system in which individuals depend on supply and demand and the profit to determine what to produce, how to produce, how much to produce, and for whom to produce. The goal for improvement (financially and materially) motivates consumers and producers.

a)

Free Labor System

b)

Lowell System

c)

Capitalism

d)

Free Enterprise System

6.

Known as the "Father of the American Factory System" because he brought British textile technology to America with a few modifications fit for America. He learned textile machinery as an apprentice to a pioneer in the British industry. He brought the knowledge to America where he designed the first textile mills. This brought work to factories instead of homes where efficiency and production skyrocketed.

a)

Eli Whitney

b)

Samuel Slater

c)

Samuel Morse

d)

Robert Fulton

7.

A structure that uses a water wheel or turbine to drive a mechanical process such as flour, lumber or textile production, or metal shaping. This is the preferred method of power BEFORE steam power became more efficient.

a)

Lowell System

b)

Water Powered Mills

c)

Due Process

d)

Textile Mills

8.

A road building project funded by Congress. It made travel and transportation of goods much easier because it was one continuous road that was in good condition. (Note the cities located on the road).

a)

Ohio Turnpike

b)

Pennsylvania Turnpike

c)

Erie Canal

d)

National Road

9.

North and South. Connected raw materials of the South (like cotton) with Manufacturing in the North (textile mills). Consider the connections between the Ohio River and Mississippi River. Ability tp move products and people up and down stream.

a)

canals

b)

railroads

c)

steamboats

d)

turnpikes

10.

This system, considered a marvel of the modern world at the time, allowed western farmers to ship surplus crops to sell in the North and allowed northern manufacturers to ship finished goods to sell in the West. I.E. It connected places like Cleveland (Lake Erie) to Buffalo (NY) to NYC

a)

National Road

b)

Erie Canal

c)

Transcontinental Railroad

d)

Cumberland Road

11.

Kept the balance of power in the US Senate and banned slavery NORTH of the 36"30' line.

a)

Great Compromise

b)

Missouri Compromise

c)

American System,

d)

Lowell Sytem

12.

- drove a significant increase in prosperity and standards of living for some

- led to the emergence of a larger middle class and a small but wealthy business elite but also to a large and growing population of laboring poor

- helped the Northern economy and the industrial effects would help in the future

a)

Western Economy

b)

Northern Manufacturing

c)

Southern Plantations

d)

British Imports

13.

Supreme Court case which protected property rights and asserted the right to invalidate state laws in conflict with the Constitution.

a)

Fletcher v. Peck

b)

Gibbons v. Ogden

c)

Brown v. Board

d)

Plessy v. Fergusson

14.

An 1819 agreement in which Spain gave over control of the territory of Florida to the United States. Spain also ceded claims in Oregon Country and the Pacific Northwest. The US agreed to Spanish control of Mexico.

a)

Adams-Onis Treaty

b)

Fletcher v. Peck

c)

Rush-Bagot Agreement

d)

None of these

15.

The most important military leader in the struggle for independence in South America. Born in Venezuela, he led military forces there and in Colombia, Ecuador, Peru, and Bolivia against the Spanish Empire. By 1824 Spain had lost control over most of South America

a)

Simon Bolivar

b)

foreign affairs

c)

Miguel Hidalgo

d)

Jose Morelos

16.

US foreign policy regarding Latin American countries stated that:

1. further efforts by European nations to colonize land or 2. interference with new countries in North or South America would be viewed as acts of aggression.

3. requiring U.S. intervention.

4. The US promised not to meddle in European Affairs as well. *The policy statement was made with the approval of Great Britain

a)

Missouri Compromise

b)

Foreign Affairs

c)

Seminole War

d)

Monroe Doctrine

17.

The amendment would have prohibited the further introduction of slaves into Missouri and would have mandated the emancipation of slaves' offspring born after the state was admitted. In 1821, Congress reached a compromise for Missouri's admission known as the Missouri Compromise. (Exposes tensions between pro-antislavery groups)

a)

13th Amendment

b)

Tallmadge Amendment

c)

John Brown's Amendment

d)

Commerce Clause

18.

*Provided for boundary between the United States and Canada at the forty-ninth parallel

*Allowed joint occupancy of Oregon Territory by Americans and Canadians

*Permitted American fisherman to fish in the waters of Newfoundland and Labrador

***Becomes the longest demilitarized border in the world!!!

a)

Convention of 1818

b)

Rush-Bagot Agreement

c)

Monroe Doctrine

d)

All of these

19.

This group dominated the political, economic, and social life of the region... Did not like nor accept the tariffs. They believed there was little to no benefit.

a)

Southern Planters

b)

Western Expansionists

c)

Northern Manufacturing

d)

None of these

20.

An economic plan for America. Government adopted tariffs and national bank, but rejected call for internal improvements (said it was unconstitutional)

a)

The American System

b)

The Era of Good Feelings

c)

Free Enterprise

d)

Jackson's Infrastructure

21.

Identify the following:

a)

Westward Expansion

b)

Northern Manufacturing

c)

Southern Expansionists

d)

Sectionalism

22.

Identify the following. (Hint: It was predicated on Jackson's invasion of Florida to fight Seminole Indians.)

a)

Convention of 1818

b)

Adams-Onis Treaty

c)

Rush-Bagot

d)

Sectionalism

23.

Which of the following treaties demilitarized the Great Lakes region.

a)

Rush-Bagot Treaty

b)

Convention of 1818

c)

Monroe Doctrine

d)

Sectionalism

24.

The first industry to be industrialized in the 18th century. These are generally seen as clothing items... made only from cotton during this time period.

a)

muskets

b)

canals

c)

textiles

d)

manufacturing

25.

This energy source was critical to the industrialization of the North. It also played a significant role in transportation.

a)

steam power

b)

steam train engines

c)

steamboats

d)

wind power

26.

Name two themes from this painting.

a)

Eastward Expansion, Progress

b)

Westward Expansion, Progress

c)

Monroe Doctrine, Native Americans retreat

d)

none of these

27.

Which of the following best represents the cartoon?

a)

Madison's Masterpiece

b)

Monroe Doctrine

c)

Roosevelt Corollary

d)

Secession

28.

Which of the following BEST represents the Convention of 1818.

a)

A treaty between Spain and the United States

b)

A treaty between France and the United States

c)

A treaty between Cuba and the United States

d)

A treaty with Canada that established the 49th parallel as the boarder

29.

An economic system in which individuals depend on supply and demand and the profit to determine what to produce, how to produce, how much to produce, and for whom to produce. The goal for improvement (financially and materially) motivates consumers and producers.

a)

free enterprise system

b)

Free Labor

c)

Lowell System

d)

free enterprise

30.

Rocky soil, long-cold winters, short growing seasons, many harbors. This forces New England to develop a more advanced economy based on industry, manufacturing and trade

a)

Erie Canal

b)

small business

c)

Southern Economy

d)

New England Climate-Geography

31.

Which of the following DOES NOT describe Northern Manufacturing?

a)

- drove a significant increase in prosperity and standards of living for some

b)

- led to the emergence of a larger middle class and a small but wealthy business elite but also to a large and growing population of laboring poor

c)

- helped the Northern economy and the industrial effects would help in the future

d)

-dominated the political, economic, and social life of the region... Did not like nor accept the tariffs. They believed there was little to no benefit.

32.

C

I

L S

TS

When it comes to inventing, (C) stood for Curiosity. After Curiosity, we tend to come up with an (I) which stands for?

a)

Idiot

b)

Idiom

c)

Idea

d)

Interest

33.

BONUS: Two inventions associated with Garrett Morgan? One is the gas mask. The other is the ... (Hint: Slow Down))

a)

train

b)

car

c)

traffic light

d)

None of these

34.

BONUS: MLK used civil disobedience as a method to protest against unjust laws and attitudes. He modeled some of his methods from which of the following?

a)

Moses

b)

Gandhi

c)

Spock

d)

Frederick Douglas

35.

ESSAY:

The Spanish Empire began to crumble in a series of revolutions. Why did the United States issue the Monroe Doctrine as a response? DO YOUR BEST! HONORS STUDENTS MUST ATTEMPT THIS QUESTION. Anyone else "can" try this question or skip.

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