Forging the National Economy 1790

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What did Ralph Waldo Emerson imply when he stated 'Whenever I see a railroad I look for a republic'?

That he thought railroads were a sign of industrialization

That he preferred republics over monarchies

That he associated railroads with progress and democracy (correct)

That he believed railroads would lead to the downfall of the monarchy

In what way did immigrants contribute to the westward movement in the United States in the 19th century?

They mainly settled in the East Coast cities instead of moving west

They stayed away from the United States' fast-growing cities

They joined New England Yankees, Pennsylvania farmers, and southern yeomen in seeking opportunities (correct)

They played a minor role compared to native-born Americans in expanding westward

How did newly invented machinery impact labor in the 19th-century United States?

It decreased the pace of work for laborers

It eliminated the need for workers in agriculture and manufacturing

It quickened the cultivation of crops and manufacturing of goods (correct)

It caused workers to resist against technological advancements

Which transportation developments contributed significantly to the movement of people and goods in the mid-19th century in the United States?

Tentacle-stretching railroads Signup and view all the answers

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 Signup and view all the answers

How did Andrew Jackson symbolize the westward march of the American people?

His presidency represented the westward expansion of American settlers Signup and view all the answers

When did Cyrus Field successfully stretch a cable under the North Atlantic waters from Newfoundland to Ireland?

1858 Signup and view all the answers

What significant development helped bind America together with iron and later steel?

Standardization of gauges Signup and view all the answers

Which American steamer crept across the Atlantic in 1819 using sails most of the time?

Savannah Signup and view all the answers

In which decade did a golden age dawn for American shipping?

1840s and 1850s Signup and view all the answers

Which naval yard in Boston began sending down sleek new craft called clipper ships in the mid-19th century?

Donald McKay's Signup and view all the answers

What event in 1858 helped link the American and European continents?

'North Atlantic cable' stretching Signup and view all the answers

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 Signup and view all the answers

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. Signup and view all the answers

What is the 'astonishing irony' mentioned in the passage regarding Irish-Americans becoming policemen?

They were once victims of police brutality in Ireland. Signup and view all the answers

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. Signup and view all the answers

What does the passage imply about the introduction of beer to American society?

It gained popularity due to the influence of German immigrants. Signup and view all the answers

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. Signup and view all the answers

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. Signup and view all the answers

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. Signup and view all the answers

What was the typical speed of keelboats traveling upstream on the Mississippi River before the advent of steamboats?

Less than 1 mile per hour Signup and view all the answers

What is implied by the statement "The mighty Mississippi had met its master"?

Steamboats had conquered the challenge of navigating the Mississippi River. Signup and view all the answers

According to the passage, approximately how many steamboats were operating on the Mississippi River and its tributaries by 1860?

1,000 Signup and view all the answers

What does the phrase "river palaces" suggest about the steamboats operating on the Mississippi River by 1860?

They were luxurious and comfortable vessels. Signup and view all the answers

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. Signup and view all the answers

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. Signup and view all the answers

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. Signup and view all the answers

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'. Signup and view all the answers

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. Signup and view all the answers

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. Signup and view all the answers

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