Exam 8: The Emergence of a Market Economy, 1815-1850

A) military centers.
B) seaports.
C) iron-producing areas.
D) cotton exporters.
E) state capitals.

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A) Whigs
B) National-Republicans
C) American party
D) Democrats
E) Federalists

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A) the desire of people to better themselves through learning.
B) the government providing infrastructure for its citizens.
C) repairing relationships with Great Britain after the War of 1812.
D) establishing a buffer state west of the Mississippi for settlement by Indians.
E) when slaves were set free by their masters.

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A) Train
B) Steamboat
C) Turnpike
D) Canals
E) Airplane

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In the early 19th century, several signi...

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The market revolution had a significant impact on women and minorities in the United States. For women, the market revolution provided new opportunities for employment outside of the home, particularly in factories and textile mills. This allowed some women to gain financial independence and contribute to their household income. However, these jobs often paid low wages and were accompanied by poor working conditions, leading to exploitation and hardship for many women. Minorities, particularly African Americans, also experienced both positive and negative impacts from the market revolution. On one hand, the demand for labor in the growing industrial economy provided opportunities for African Americans to find work and economic stability. However, they often faced discrimination and were relegated to the lowest-paying and most dangerous jobs. Additionally, the market revolution perpetuated the institution of slavery in the South, as the demand for cotton and other agricultural products fueled the expansion of plantation economies. Overall, the impact of the market revolution on women and minorities was mixed. While it provided some opportunities for economic advancement, it also perpetuated inequality and exploitation. The negative impact was more pronounced, as women and minorities faced significant barriers to achieving true economic and social equality during this period.

A) Land Ordinance Act
B) Northwest Ordinance
C) Preemption Act
D) Graduation Act
E) Timberland Act

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A) were commercially profitable by the 1790s.
B) generally had at least twelve-foot drafts.
C) enabled faster and cheaper two-way travel along the Mississippi.
D) were usually built of steel.
E) soon made railroad obsolete.

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A) Inventor of the telegraph
B) Patented the design of a sewing machine
C) Pioneer of the factory system
D) Inventor of the mechanical reaper
E) Patented the process for vulcanizing rubber
F) Pioneer of steamboat transportation

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A) The War of 1812
B) Jefferson's embargo
C) The Quasi-War
D) The Trail of Tears
E) The American Revolution

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A) American factory owners being upset with the cheap price of British cotton flooding the markets.
B) England's refusal to open the West Indies to American trade.
C) the South's refusal to build factories.
D) the failure of Jefferson's embargo to stop immigration.
E) the loss of income from the British blockade of France during the French Revolution.

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Irish and German immigration in the early 19th century had some similarities but also significant differences. Both groups immigrated to the United States in large numbers during this time period, seeking economic opportunities and fleeing political and social unrest in their home countries. Both the Irish and Germans faced discrimination and prejudice in the United States, often being viewed as inferior or undesirable by the native-born population. However, there were also notable differences between the two groups. The Irish tended to be poorer and less educated than the Germans, and many of them arrived in the United States as refugees from the Great Famine in Ireland. In contrast, the Germans were often skilled craftsmen and tradespeople, and they tended to settle in rural areas and small towns, while the Irish were more likely to settle in urban areas. The Irish and Germans also had different experiences in terms of assimilation and cultural impact. The Irish faced significant challenges in assimilating into American society, in part due to their Catholic religion and their perceived lower social status. In contrast, the Germans were more successful in maintaining their cultural identity while also integrating into American society, and their influence can still be seen in many aspects of American culture today, such as food, music, and holiday traditions. Overall, while both Irish and German immigration in the early 19th century shared some commonalities, such as the desire for a better life in America and the challenges of adapting to a new country, there were also significant differences in their experiences and impacts on American society.

A) Liberty.
B) Agamemnon.
C) Enterprise.
D) Rainbow.
E) Tecumseh.

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A) shoes.
B) cotton textiles.
C) tobacco.
D) muskets.
E) cannon.

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A) Inventor of the telegraph
B) Patented the design of a sewing machine
C) Pioneer of the factory system
D) Inventor of the mechanical reaper
E) Patented the process for vulcanizing rubber
F) Pioneer of steamboat transportation

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A) Inventor of the telegraph
B) Patented the design of a sewing machine
C) Pioneer of the factory system
D) Inventor of the mechanical reaper
E) Patented the process for vulcanizing rubber
F) Pioneer of steamboat transportation

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A) bigotry.
B) racism.
C) nativism.
D) multiculturalism.
E) recidivism.

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