12 Questions
What did Southerners often do with their profits from agriculture?
Re-invested in more land and more slaves
What did the Kansas-Nebraska Act allow for?
Popular sovereignty over the issue of slavery
Who were the Border Ruffians in Kansas?
Missouri farmers who supported slavery
What was the primary goal of the Pro-Slavery Supporters in response to the Slavery Compromises?
Support the spread of slavery
What was the main grievance of Women's Rights advocates at the time?
Lack of voting rights
What did John Brown advocate for with his actions in Kansas?
Violence against pro-slavery settlers
What were the primary push factors that led immigrants to leave their home countries and come to America?
Religious persecution, political problems, and famine
What were the primary pull factors that attracted immigrants to America?
Opportunities for employment and economic growth
How did inventions like the steam engine and railroads contribute to immigration in America?
Both B and C
Why did the Northern states develop more industries and cities compared to the Southern states?
The Southern states focused more on agriculture due to fertile soil and climate
How did the cotton gin contribute to the growth of the Southern economy?
It increased the efficiency of cotton production, leading to the growth of plantations
What was the primary source of labor on Southern plantations?
Enslaved Africans
Explore the various push and pull factors that led immigrants to come to America, such as escaping religious persecution, political issues, famine, and seeking better opportunities. Learn about the jobs immigrants took up in America, from building railroads and canals to working in factories.
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