Question

Q1
How did the War of 1812 affect the U.S. economy?
(1 point)
• the use of federal paper currancy increased.
• Agriculture imports increased.
• Imports of raw materials increased.
• Manufacturing increased.
Q2
Study the sequence of events below and answer the question that follows:
Eli Whitney obtains a patent for the cotton gin.
Raw cotton becomes easier to process.
Cotton production increases.
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Which of these best completes the diagram above?
(1 point)
• The demand for slaves increases in the South.
• More textile factories are established in the South.
• The number of European immigrants arriving at southern port cities increases.
• More tobaco and food crops are cultivated on southern plantations.

Answers

GPT-4o mini
**Q1:** The War of 1812 affected the U.S. economy primarily by increasing domestic manufacturing. With the British blockade limiting imports, American industries began to grow to meet the demand for goods previously imported. Therefore, the correct answer is:

• **Manufacturing increased.**

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**Q2:** The sequence of events outlines the impact of the cotton gin on cotton production and agricultural practices in the South. As cotton production increases, the demand for labor to pick the cotton grows, leading to an increase in the demand for slaves. Therefore, the best completion for the diagram is:

• **The demand for slaves increases in the South.**