10 Questions
What was the impact of the introduction of cotton into southern agriculture?
It created a sharp increase in the demand for slave labor
What was the population of the U.S. by 1860?
More than 31 million people
What was the most important form of transportation for farmers in the interior of the country?
Steamboats
What began connecting eastern locations in 1827?
Railroads
What business model limited the liability of investors, making it easier to raise huge amounts of private capital?
Corporations
What characterized America in the first half of the 19th century?
Rapid growth in population, territory, and economy
What caused the population growth in America in the first half of the 19th century?
Natural increase and immigration
What event coincided with the greatest percentage jump in population after the turn of the century?
The Louisiana Purchase in 1803
What contributed to the second rush of immigrants in mid-century?
Crop failures in Ireland and Germany
How were enslaved people counted for population purposes?
As 3/5 of a person
American Population Growth Quiz: Test your knowledge of the significant population growth in 19th century America. Explore the key factors contributing to this growth and understand its impact on the nation's development. Discover how America's population expanded through this informative quiz.
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