30 Questions
What did Ralph Waldo Emerson imply when he stated 'Whenever I see a railroad I look for a republic'?
That he associated railroads with progress and democracy
In what way did immigrants contribute to the westward movement in the United States in the 19th century?
They joined New England Yankees, Pennsylvania farmers, and southern yeomen in seeking opportunities
How did newly invented machinery impact labor in the 19th-century United States?
It quickened the cultivation of crops and manufacturing of goods
Which transportation developments contributed significantly to the movement of people and goods in the mid-19th century in the United States?
Tentacle-stretching railroads
What impact did the westward movement have on the American economy in the 19th century?
It gave rise to a dynamic, market-oriented national economy
How did Andrew Jackson symbolize the westward march of the American people?
His presidency represented the westward expansion of American settlers
When did Cyrus Field successfully stretch a cable under the North Atlantic waters from Newfoundland to Ireland?
1858
What significant development helped bind America together with iron and later steel?
Standardization of gauges
Which American steamer crept across the Atlantic in 1819 using sails most of the time?
Savannah
In which decade did a golden age dawn for American shipping?
1840s and 1850s
Which naval yard in Boston began sending down sleek new craft called clipper ships in the mid-19th century?
Donald McKay's
What event in 1858 helped link the American and European continents?
'North Atlantic cable' stretching
According to the passage, what did the political 'machine' offer to Irish immigrants in exchange for their votes?
Assistance with legal matters and basic necessities
Which of the following statements about Irish-Americans is true, based on the information in the passage?
Some of them rose to become political bosses themselves.
What is the 'astonishing irony' mentioned in the passage regarding Irish-Americans becoming policemen?
They were once victims of police brutality in Ireland.
Why were Germans sometimes referred to as 'damned Dutchmen' by their American neighbors, according to the passage?
They were perceived as unwilling to assimilate into American culture.
What does the passage imply about the introduction of beer to American society?
It gained popularity due to the influence of German immigrants.
Based on the information in the passage, which of the following statements is true about the Irish immigrants' relationship with the Democratic Party?
They initially supported the Democratic Party due to their admiration for Thomas Jefferson and Andrew Jackson.
What significant achievement did Robert Fulton's steamboat accomplish in 1807?
It traveled 150 miles from New York City to Albany in 32 hours, defying wind and currents.
How did the success of the steamboat impact the transportation capacity of America's navigable waterways?
It doubled the carrying capacity by enabling two-way travel on rivers and streams.
What was the typical speed of keelboats traveling upstream on the Mississippi River before the advent of steamboats?
Less than 1 mile per hour
What is implied by the statement "The mighty Mississippi had met its master"?
Steamboats had conquered the challenge of navigating the Mississippi River.
According to the passage, approximately how many steamboats were operating on the Mississippi River and its tributaries by 1860?
1,000
What does the phrase "river palaces" suggest about the steamboats operating on the Mississippi River by 1860?
They were luxurious and comfortable vessels.
According to the passage, what was the fate of many German immigrants who came to America in the 19th century?
They had to work very hard in the countryside to clear land and establish farms.
What does the passage suggest about the reasons why many Europeans, including Germans, chose to immigrate to America in the 19th century?
They were enticed to leave by boastful and imprudent letters from friends or family already in America.
What does the passage suggest about the overall experience of European immigrants in 19th century America?
It was a mixed experience, with some immigrants finding success through hard work, while others struggled.
According to the passage, what was the overall trend in European immigration to the United States in the 19th century?
It more than doubled in the 19th century, leading to a 'seething pool of apparently "surplus'' people'.
What does the passage suggest about the impact of European immigration on the United States in the 19th century?
The United States benefited from the 'people-churning changes' in Europe, but did not set them all in motion.
What does the passage suggest about the motivations and experiences of European immigrants who came to the United States in the 19th century?
They were displaced and unsettled in their home countries, and saw America as a land of opportunity, though the reality was often more difficult.
Test your knowledge on the economic developments in the United States between 1790 and 1860, including the westward movement, invention progress, and immigration. Explore how the nation expanded and evolved economically during this period.
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