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#18

The innovation shown in this photograph most affect the U.S. economy by --

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decreasing the need for canals
decreasing the need for canals

allowing more efficient movement of goods
allowing more efficient movement of goods

reducing the cost of settling in western territories
reducing the cost of settling in western territories

transporting workers from southn states to northern states
transporting workers from southn states to northern states
Question 19
#19

Use the image to answer the question.

What was the biggest threat of traveling west in the manner shown in the illustration?

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Disease spread quickly because the travelers lived so close together.
Disease spread quickly because the travelers lived so close together.

Individual wagons would oftentimes be separated from the group.
Individual wagons would oftentimes be separated from the group.

Settlers were unable to purchase or trade for goods along the way.
Settlers were unable to purchase or trade for goods along the way.

Groups faced the possibility of ambush by hostile natives.
Groups faced the possibility of ambush by hostile natives.
Question 20
#20

Use the map to answer the question.

How does this map show the challenges faced by Native American groups on the Trail of Tears?

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It details the areas along the trail where disease was most common.
It details the areas along the trail where disease was most common.

It shows where federal troops made a series of deadly attacks on Native American camps.
It shows where federal troops made a series of deadly attacks on Native American camps.

It shows the long distances they were forced to walk to reach their designated lands.
It shows the long distances they were forced to walk to reach their designated lands.

It details the time it took for these groups to walk from their homelands to their new territories.
It details the time it took for these groups to walk from their homelands to their new territories.
Question 21
#21

Use the map to answer the question.

The main reasons Congress initially refused to annex Texas are supported by the information on this map. Select the two reasons that apply.

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Responses

If the United States annexed Texas, it would almost certainly mean war with Mexico.
If the United States annexed Texas, it would almost certainly mean war with Mexico.

If the United States annexed Texas, it would enter as a free state and anger Southerners.
If the United States annexed Texas, it would enter as a free state and anger Southerners.

If the United States annexed Texas, slave states would almost certainly outnumber free states.
If the United States annexed Texas, slave states would almost certainly outnumber free states.

If the United States annexed Texas, it would jeopardize the country’s other claims in California.

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Here are the most appropriate responses to each question based on historical context:

Question 18: The innovation shown in this photograph most affects the U.S. economy by allowing more efficient movement of goods. This innovation typically refers to transportation advancements that streamline commerce.

Question 19: What was the biggest threat of traveling west in the manner shown in the illustration?
The answer is Disease spread quickly because the travelers lived so close together. When traveling in close quarters, groups were vulnerable to the rapid spread of illness.

Question 20: How does this map show the challenges faced by Native American groups on the Trail of Tears?
The most fitting response is It shows the long distances they were forced to walk to reach their designated lands. This reflects the immense physical strain and hardships faced during their forced relocation.

Question 21: The main reasons Congress initially refused to annex Texas are supported by the information on this map. Select the two reasons that apply.
The correct choices are:

  1. If the United States annexed Texas, it would almost certainly mean war with Mexico.
  2. If the United States annexed Texas, it would enter as a free state and anger Southerners.

These are historically accurate concerns related to the annexation of Texas and the surrounding geopolitical issues at the time.