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What was the primary driver of the U.S. population growth in the first half of the 19th century?
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?
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?
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?
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?
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?
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 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?
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?
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?
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?
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 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?
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?
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?
What was the primary reason for the rise of new cities along transportation routes?
