American Population Growth in the 19th Century
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What was the primary driver of the U.S. population growth in the first half of the 19th century?

  • The increase in the enslaved population
  • The Louisiana Purchase
  • Natural increase and immigration (correct)
  • The war with Mexico
  • Which of the following best describes the population growth trend in the U.S. during the first half of the 19th century?

  • Steady and consistent growth of about 33% per decade (correct)
  • Fluctuating growth rates, with some decades seeing much higher growth than others
  • Declining growth rates due to reduced immigration and natural increase
  • Rapid growth after the Louisiana Purchase, followed by slower growth
  • What was the primary cause of the significant population increase in the U.S. in the early 1800s?

  • The higher birth rate among the enslaved population
  • The war with Mexico in the mid-19th century
  • The Louisiana Purchase in 1803 (correct)
  • Increased immigration from Ireland and Germany
  • Which of the following was NOT a factor in the population growth of the U.S. during the first half of the 19th century?

    <p>Increased fertility rates among the enslaved population</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How were enslaved people counted in the U.S. population during the first half of the 19th century?

    <p>They were counted as 3/5 of a person</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following factors contributed to the mid-century surge in U.S. population growth?

    <p>Increased immigration from Ireland and Germany</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is one limitation of the population chart presented in the text?

    <p>All of the above</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was the primary reason for the sharp increase in the demand for slave labor by 1860?

    <p>The introduction of cotton into southern agriculture</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which statement about the U.S. population in 1860 is correct?

    <p>The U.S. had 33 states and a population of over 31 million</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What led to the increase in the lumbering business and the demand for credit from banks?

    <p>The westward movement of people fueled by territorial acquisitions and cheap land</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which mode of transportation was the most important for farmers in the interior of the country to move their goods to eastern markets?

    <p>Steamboats along the Mississippi and Ohio Rivers</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was the significance of the Supreme Court's decision in 1824 regarding the monopoly on ferry service to New Jersey?

    <p>It opened the door for competition along America's waterways and kept prices low</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was the primary factor that led to the shift towards a market economy in America?

    <p>The Supreme Court's protection for corporations and the rise of manufacturing inventions</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following statements about transportation is NOT true according to the text?

    <p>Steamboats allowed one-way river traffic along the Mississippi and Ohio Rivers</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was the primary reason for the rise of new cities along transportation routes?

    <p>The development of transportation routes like railroads and trails</p> Signup and view all the answers

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