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What was the impact of the introduction of cotton into southern agriculture?
What was the impact of the introduction of cotton into southern agriculture?
- It resulted in the ban of slave labor
- It led to a decrease in the demand for slave labor
- It created a sharp increase in the demand for slave labor (correct)
- It had no significant impact on the demand for slave labor
What was the population of the U.S. by 1860?
What was the population of the U.S. by 1860?
- Less than 10 million people
- More than 50 million people
- Around 20 million people
- More than 31 million people (correct)
What was the most important form of transportation for farmers in the interior of the country?
What was the most important form of transportation for farmers in the interior of the country?
- Canals
- Steamboats (correct)
- Railroads
- Turnpikes
What began connecting eastern locations in 1827?
What began connecting eastern locations in 1827?
What business model limited the liability of investors, making it easier to raise huge amounts of private capital?
What business model limited the liability of investors, making it easier to raise huge amounts of private capital?
What characterized America in the first half of the 19th century?
What characterized America in the first half of the 19th century?
What caused the population growth in America in the first half of the 19th century?
What caused the population growth in America in the first half of the 19th century?
What event coincided with the greatest percentage jump in population after the turn of the century?
What event coincided with the greatest percentage jump in population after the turn of the century?
What contributed to the second rush of immigrants in mid-century?
What contributed to the second rush of immigrants in mid-century?
How were enslaved people counted for population purposes?
How were enslaved people counted for population purposes?
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