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Matching - Select the best answer.

(4 points)

Took jobs outside the home in textile mills
U.S. manufacturing increased
Came to U.S. due to potato famine, worked in factories, faced discrimination

A time when machines were used to make products previously made by people.

IrishEffects of War of 1812Industrial RevolutionWomen
Question 2
2

The introduction of interchangeable parts led directly to the -

(1 point)
Responses

formation of the patent system
formation of the patent system

Creation of labor unions
Creation of labor unions

mass production of goods
mass production of goods

Elimination of immigrant labor
Elimination of immigrant labor
Question 3
3

What was one effect of the cotton gin in the United States?

(1 point)
Responses

Improved soil fertility
Improved soil fertility

Expansion of mercantilism
Expansion of mercantilism

Increased efficiency of crop irrigation
Increased efficiency of crop irrigation

Expansion of the plantation system
Expansion of the plantation system
Question 4
4

Determine which description explains the effect of each technological innovation.

Select the correct answer in each row.

(3 points)
Technological Innovation Cotton Gin Steamboat Steel Plow
Expanded access to new markets to sell goods

Made it easier to grow crops and produce food

Demand for slave labor increased.

Question 5
5

The political slogan is from the mid-1800s.Readd it and answer the question that follows:

American Platform of principles, 1857
Americans must rule america

What motivated some people to support this nativist slogan?

(1 point)
Responses

An affirmation of states’ rights by Jefferson Davis and the belief that tariffs are un-American
An affirmation of states’ rights by Jefferson Davis and the belief that tariffs are un-American

Large-scale immigration to cities and the belief that immigrants stole jobs from native-born citizens
Large-scale immigration to cities and the belief that immigrants stole jobs from native-born citizens

The desire for an independent country free from foreign rule and unfair mercantile economic policies
The desire for an independent country free from foreign rule and unfair mercantile economic policies

A rejection of anti-American influence following the Battle of San Jacinto and the addition of new territories

1 answer

Here are the best answers for each question based on the descriptions provided:

Question 1: Matching

  1. Took jobs outside the home in textile mills - Women
  2. U.S. manufacturing increased - Industrial Revolution
  3. Came to U.S. due to potato famine, worked in factories, faced discrimination - Irish
  4. A time when machines were used to make products previously made by people - Industrial Revolution (assuming this description is for the Industrial Revolution as well, but it was also connected to the development of the factory system)

Question 2: The introduction of interchangeable parts led directly to the -

  • mass production of goods

Question 3: What was one effect of the cotton gin in the United States?

  • Expansion of the plantation system

Question 4: Determine which description explains the effect of each technological innovation.

  • Cotton Gin: Demand for slave labor increased.
  • Steamboat: Expanded access to new markets to sell goods.
  • Steel Plow: Made it easier to grow crops and produce food.

Question 5: What motivated some people to support this nativist slogan?

  • Large-scale immigration to cities and the belief that immigrants stole jobs from native-born citizens

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