1.
the compromise of 1850 included which of the following? (1 point)
the homestead act
the fugitive slave act
the indian removal act
the missouri compromise
2.
what was the main occupation for people arriving in california and oregon in the 1850s? (1 point)
fruit farming
gold mining
salmon fishing
timber harvesting
3.
how was transportation in the 19th century linked to the concept of manifest destiny? (1 point)
transportation improvements such as canals enabled crops to be traded between states more readily, which strengthened ties between north and south.
transportation improvements such as canals led to more exports of perishable goods, which resulted in extending u. s. influence to canada, asia, and south america.
transportation improvements such as refrigerated cars allowed for crops to be shipped without spoilage, which fed the forty-niners during the gold rush.
transportation improvements such as the railroad led to lower prices and easier shipping, which allowed people to expand to the west coast more easily.
4.
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distance by sea between major ports before panama canal (in nautical miles)
route distance
san diego to new york city 13,544
san diego to hong kong 6,428
new york city to hong kong 19,875
what does this map show about the importance of the west coast of north america? (1 point)
its resources, such as lumber, were valuable to the asian market, unlike new york city.
it was far from asia and required a route through central america.
its ports were more convenient for trade with asia than those on the east coast.
it was too far from new york city to be useful for trade.
5.
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why were the people in this photograph important to new england during the early 1800s? (1 point)
their ideas make improvements in production and new inventions.
their income contributed greatly to the economy of the area.
they contributed to the growth of the textile industry.
they held jobs that newcomers would not take and prevented immigration.
6.
which of the following was invented by samuel f. b. morse? (1 point)
sewing machine
rail sleeping car
telegraph
folding cabinet bed
7.
what impact did the industrial revolution have on philadelphia? (1 point)
philadelphia's population shrank, which increased the need for farmers.
there was increased agricultural production around philadelphia, justifying slavery.
the population in philadelphia increased, challenging health and sanitation.
skilled labor saw higher demand in philadelphia, and the standard of living increased.
8.
which answer best describes how democratic-republicans during jackson's era felt about the constitution? (1 point)
they thought it was a living document that should be revised when necessary.
they thought it should be left to the supreme court to interpret without state interference.
they thought it gave the federal government implied powers to set up national banks and offices.
they thought it should be strictly followed to prevent the government from interfering with business.
9.
which of these inventions increased the demand for slavery? (1 point)
cotton gin
interchangeable parts
mechanical reaper
underground railroad
10.
read the information below:
brook farm was a utopian community established in west roxbury, massachusetts, in 1841. members of the community worked collectively and earned a share of the profits of the farm. labor was designed to balance work and leisure so that all members could pursue their personal interests while contributing to the communal enterprise.
the founders of brook farm were inspired by the ideals of which of these doctrines? (1 point)
suffragism
republicanism
romanticism
transcendentalism