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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?

Increased fertility rates among the enslaved population Signup and view all the answers

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

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

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

Increased immigration from Ireland and Germany Signup and view all the answers

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

All of the above Signup and view all the answers

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

The introduction of cotton into southern agriculture Signup and view all the answers

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

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

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

The westward movement of people fueled by territorial acquisitions and cheap land 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?

Steamboats along the Mississippi and Ohio Rivers 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?

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

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

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

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

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

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

The development of transportation routes like railroads and trails Signup and view all the answers

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Questions and Answers

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

Which of the following best describes the population growth trend in the U.S. during the first half of the 19th century?

What was the primary cause of the significant population increase in the U.S. in the early 1800s?

Which of the following was NOT a factor in the population growth of the U.S. during the first half of the 19th century?

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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