The Industrial Revolution in the United States

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What was the primary source of power for the early factories in New England?

Steam power

Wind power

Waterpower (correct)

Manual labor

What was the major impact of Eli Whitney's invention of the cotton gin?

It changed the concept of manufacturing with interchangeable parts (correct)

It increased the demand for enslaved Africans in the South

It reduced the production of cotton in the United States

It led to the growth of trade and commerce in the North

What was the primary purpose of the 1790 patent law passed by Congress?

To protect the rights of inventors (correct)

To limit the growth of corporations

To encourage entrepreneurship and innovation

To regulate the use of waterpower

What was the result of the growth of factories and trade in the United States during this period?

The growth of towns and cities Signup and view all the answers

What was the significance of the National Road constructed during this period?

It provided a route for the growth of trade and commerce Signup and view all the answers

What was the approximate number of Americans counted in the first census of 1790?

4 million Signup and view all the answers

What was the primary purpose of the American System proposed by Henry Clay?

To provide internal improvements, such as roads and canals, and protect American industries Signup and view all the answers

What was the outcome of the Missouri Compromise?

The establishment of a balance of power in the Senate between free and slave states Signup and view all the answers

Which event led to the United States gaining control of Florida?

Spain ceded Florida to the United States in 1819 Signup and view all the answers

What was the primary purpose of the Monroe Doctrine?

To warn European nations to avoid involvement in the Americas Signup and view all the answers

What was the main problem faced by traders in the early 19th century?

The difficulty of shipping goods up river Signup and view all the answers

What was the primary function of the Cotton Gin?

To pick seeds out of cotton Signup and view all the answers

The Industrial Revolution in the United States

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What was the primary source of power for the early factories in New England?

What was the major impact of Eli Whitney's invention of the cotton gin?

What was the primary purpose of the 1790 patent law passed by Congress?

What was the result of the growth of factories and trade in the United States during this period?

What was the significance of the National Road constructed during this period?

What was the approximate number of Americans counted in the first census of 1790?

What was the primary purpose of the American System proposed by Henry Clay?

What was the outcome of the Missouri Compromise?

Which event led to the United States gaining control of Florida?

What was the primary purpose of the Monroe Doctrine?

What was the main problem faced by traders in the early 19th century?

What was the primary function of the Cotton Gin?

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