U.S. History Quiz: Economic Systems & Politics
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Where did the Industrial Revolution first begin?

  • New England (correct)
  • West Coast
  • The Southern U.S.
  • Midwestern states

What economic system is characterized by private property and free enterprise?

  • Communism
  • Feudalism
  • Capitalism (correct)
  • Socialism

Who invented the cotton gin?

  • Francis Cabot Lowell
  • Eli Whitney (correct)
  • Samuel Slater
  • James Watt

What does the 'invisible hand' concept explain?

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What role do corporations play in business?

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Who was the leader representing the South during the political tensions in the nation?

<p>John C. Calhoun (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What did the Missouri Compromise allow for Missouri's entry into the Union?

<p>Missouri would enter as a slave state (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What was the main purpose of the Monroe Doctrine?

<p>To warn European powers against interference in the Americas (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What was significant about the Adams-Onis Treaty of 1819?

<p>It ceded Florida to the United States (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What was included in James Tallmadge's amendment regarding the Missouri statehood bill?

<p>The prohibition of further importation of slaves (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What type of crops were commonly farmed in the old Northwest Territory?

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Which statement is true about the Clermont?

<p>It made the trip from NYC to Albany in 32 hours. (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What was one significant outcome of the Era of Good Feelings?

<p>James Monroe's presidency was reported positively (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Why did the South oppose tariffs?

<p>They believed tariffs protected Northern manufacturers at their expense. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What does sectionalism refer to?

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Capitalism

The economic system based on private ownership of resources and the freedom for individuals and businesses to produce and trade goods and services.

Spinning Jenny

A machine invented by James Hargreaves in 1767, it enabled faster and more efficient spinning of thread, revolutionizing the textile industry.

Cotton Gin

A machine invented by Eli Whitney in 1793, it separated cotton seeds from the fibers making cotton production much faster and cheaper.

Samuel Slater

A British textile worker who brought secrets of textile machinery to the US, establishing the first successful cotton mill in America.

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Corporations

A type of business that allows many people to invest and share ownership by buying stock.

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What is a tariff?

Taxes on goods imported from other countries.

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What is sectionalism?

Differences in the goals and interests of different parts of the country.

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What was the Clermont?

The Clermont was a steamboat launched in 1807 by Robert Fulton. It revolutionized transportation by using water power to ship goods efficiently.

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How did the Clermont revolutionize transportation?

The Clermont used water power to ship goods to market, making transportation faster and more efficient.

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Why was the South against tariffs?

The South opposed tariffs because they believed they protected Northern manufacturers at the expense of the Southern economy.

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What were the three political sections of the US?

The three main political sections of the United States in the early 19th century were the North, South, and West, each with its distinct interests and leaders.

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What was the Missouri Compromise?

The Missouri Compromise aimed to resolve the debate over slavery in the new territory by admitting Missouri as a slave state and Maine as a free state.

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What was the Tallmadge Amendment?

The Tallmadge Amendment sought to prohibit the further introduction of slaves into Missouri and the emancipation of enslaved children born after the law's passage.

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What is the Adams-Onis Treaty?

The Adams-Onis Treaty, signed in 1819, marked Spain's official transfer of Florida to the United States.

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What is the Monroe Doctrine?

The Monroe Doctrine, a key foreign policy statement issued by President Monroe, warned European powers against interfering in the affairs of the Americas.

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