American YAWP Chapter 8 Quiz & Flashcards

Most northern abolition laws ______

Which of these states had slaves until the end of the Civil War?

Which of the following had the greatest impact on the spread of slavery?

Economic catastrophes occurred in all of the following years except which year?

The Erie Canal connected industry and consumers in the east with what group?

The steamboat most benefitted which of the following cities?

What was the initial purpose of the legal status of incorporation?

What is the piece work system?

During which era was a laborer least likely to live with their employer?

How did the market revolution change the nature of the American family?

Which group of women was most likely to work outside the home in antebellum America?

Irish immigrants to the United States typically settled in what areas?

Germans settled in an area of the country known as the German Triangle. It included all except which city?

The nativist 'Know-Nothing Party', also known as the American Party, was strongest in what region?

In the 1840s, the New England association of farmers, mechanics, and other workingmen organized to agitate for what cause?

Abolition and Slavery

Northern abolition laws primarily aimed to free future children of enslaved mothers, not existing slaves.
New Jersey maintained slavery until the Civil War's conclusion.
The cotton gin's invention significantly accelerated the expansion of slavery in the United States.

Economic Developments

Notable economic crises occurred in various years, with 1828 being an exception.
The Erie Canal facilitated connections between Eastern industry and Midwestern farmers, enhancing trade.
St. Louis was the city that benefited the most from steamboat transportation.

Labor Practices and Family Structure

Legal incorporation was originally intended to finance projects serving the public interest.
The piece work system divided production into specific tasks assigned to different workers, revolutionizing labor.
From 1812 to 1840, laborers were less likely to reside with their employers compared to other periods.
The market revolution altered family dynamics by linking the domestic sphere more closely to class status.

Women and Immigration

Poor women constituted the demographic most likely to work outside their homes during antebellum America.
Irish immigrants predominantly settled in Northeastern cities, contributing to the urban workforce.
Germans formed communities in the German Triangle, which notably excluded Detroit.

Political Movements and Labor Rights

The nativist "Know-Nothing Party," also recognized as the American Party, gained momentum in Northern cities, advocating anti-immigrant sentiments.
In the 1840s, the New England association of farmers, mechanics, and workers mobilized to reduce the workday to ten hours.

Test your knowledge with these flashcards from Chapter 8 of the American YAWP. Explore important concepts related to abolition laws, the Civil War, and the economic impacts of slavery. Perfect for quick review and in-depth understanding of U.S. history during this critical period.