Industrial Revolution in America

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What was the primary source of power used by mills in the Northeast?

Coal power

Hydro power (correct)

Wind power

Steam power

What was the significance of the Cotton Gin machine?

It was used to weave cotton into cloth

It was used to remove seeds from cotton plants (correct)

It was used to spin wool into yarn

It was used to harvest cotton more efficiently

What was the main idea behind Eli Whitney's interchangeable parts?

To allow unskilled workers to help with production (correct)

To reduce the cost of production

To make machines more efficient

To create more complex machines

What is the primary goal of capitalism?

To allow private citizens to control industry Signup and view all the answers

What was the effect of the Cotton Gin on the demand for slaves?

It increased the demand for slaves Signup and view all the answers

What was the significance of the Cumberland Gap?

It was a clear spot between the Appalachian Mountains that allowed easy travel Signup and view all the answers

What was the goal of Henry Clay's American System plan?

To build up America's infrastructure and economy Signup and view all the answers

What was the main issue addressed by the Missouri Compromise?

The expansion of slavery into new territories Signup and view all the answers

What was the significance of the Monroe Doctrine?

It stated that the US would not allow European colonization in the Americas Signup and view all the answers

What was the main issue that divided the Democratic-Republicans in the 1824 election?

The issue of states' rights and limited government Signup and view all the answers

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What was the primary source of power used by mills in the Northeast?

What was the significance of the Cotton Gin machine?

What was the main idea behind Eli Whitney's interchangeable parts?

What is the primary goal of capitalism?

What was the effect of the Cotton Gin on the demand for slaves?

What was the significance of the Cumberland Gap?

What was the goal of Henry Clay's American System plan?

What was the main issue addressed by the Missouri Compromise?

What was the significance of the Monroe Doctrine?

What was the main issue that divided the Democratic-Republicans in the 1824 election?

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