32 Questions
Which term refers to the transition from creating goods by hand to using machines?
Industrial Revolution
What is the economic system in which a country's trade and industry are controlled by private owners for profit?
Capitalism
Which program aimed to unite the different regions of the United States and create a strong and self-sufficient nation following the War of 1812?
American System
What term refers to the transformation of American society by introducing factory labor and the buying and selling of goods for profit?
Market Revolution
What is the production of large quantities of goods through efficient processes known as?
Mass Production
Which term refers to raising one or two cash crops instead of a large variety?
Specialization
What was the primary focus of the economies of the West?
Farming
Which invention revolutionized the textile industry and increased efficiency in garment production?
Sewing Machine
Who presented the American System to Congress in 1815 with the hope of creating a self-sufficient nation?
James Madison
Which invention enabled goods transportation upstream and downstream, boosting trade efficiency?
Steamboats
Who proposed the tariff of 1816 to increase the cost of foreign goods and eliminate their price advantage?
James Madison
Which inventor is associated with the development of vulcanized rubber, which was used in boots and later for automobile tires?
Charles Goodyear
Who invented the mechanical reaper that combined harvesting steps and boosted production and profits?
Cyrus McCormick
Which invention facilitated faster and more cost-effective movement of goods, connecting distant regions and expanding the national market?
Railroad
Who became the House Speaker that rallied for the American System and helped persuade the Southerners to agree with the tariff of 1816?
Henry Clay
Which invention provided surplus crops for the national market and supported economic growth despite causing soil erosion over time?
Steel Plow
What term describes the economic system in which a country's trade and industry are controlled by private owners for profit?
Capitalism
Who proposed a program following the War of 1812, aiming to unite the different regions of the United States and create a strong and self-sufficient nation?
Henry Clay
What term refers to raising one or two cash crops instead of a large variety?
Specialization
Which inventor is associated with the development of vulcanized rubber, which was used in boots and later for automobile tires?
Charles Goodyear
What term refers to the transition from creating goods by hand to using machines?
Industrial Revolution
Which invention revolutionized the textile industry and increased efficiency in garment production?
Spinning Jenny
What is the significance of the mechanical reaper invented by Cyrus McCormick in 1831?
It improved agricultural efficiency, leading to surplus crops for sale in the national market
What was the main impact of the telegraph, invented by Samuel F. B. Morse in 1837?
It enabled long-distance communication, improving coordination in business and trade
What was the primary effect of the steel plow invented by John Deere in 1837?
It improved agricultural efficiency, leading to surplus crops for sale in the national market
What was the most significant impact of the invention of the sewing machine by Elias Howe in 1846?
It revolutionized the textile industry and increased efficiency in garment production
What was the main contribution of Charles Goodyear's invention of vulcanized rubber in 1839?
It enhanced the footwear industry and facilitated transportation, contributing to the growth of a national market for goods
Who was responsible for inventing the steamboat in 1807?
Robert Fulton
Which inventor proposed a program following the War of 1812 with the aim of uniting different regions of the United States and creating a strong and self-sufficient nation?
James Madison
Which inventor presented the American System to Congress in 1815, hoping to create a self-sufficient nation?
James Madison
Who played a key role in rallying for the American System and persuading Southerners to agree with the tariff of 1816?
Henry Clay
What transition did these inventions and economic developments represent?
The transition from creating goods by hand to using machines
Test your knowledge of the Industrial Revolution, capitalism, and the American System with this quiz. Explore key concepts and historical events related to the transition from handcrafting to machine production, economic systems, and nationalistic policies.
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