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What caused the economic transformation in the United States during the early nineteenth century?
The invention of new methods of transportation made it cheaper to ship freight.
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Which man is incorrectly paired with his invention: Thomas Edison or Erie Canal?
Thomas Edison is incorrectly paired with the Erie Canal.
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Which region of the United States was most dependent on roadways for transportation in the mid-1800s?
The South was most dependent on roadways for transportation.
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What region was producing most of America's textiles before the Civil War?
New England was producing most of America's textiles.
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What caused the Panic of 1819?
Risky loans made to land speculators caused the Panic of 1819.
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How was the social status of women in the United States affected by early industrialization?
Women were allowed to focus their attention outside of the domestic sphere.
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What main advantage did railroads have over canals for transporting freight in the 1830s?
Railroads could be used efficiently in any weather.
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Which group supported the abolition of slavery?
Middle class northerners supported the abolition of slavery.
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Which social class was most drawn to amusements like P.T. Barnum's museum?
Wage workers were most drawn to those amusements.
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What differentiated the economy in the southern United States from the northern United States in the nineteenth century?
Southern states’ economy relied on agriculture and not manufacturing.
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After the American Revolution, what was the first area of westward expansion?
The Ohio River Valley was the first area of westward expansion.
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What was the leading cash crop grown in the United States in the nineteenth century?
Cotton was the leading cash crop.
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What occurred as a direct result of canal construction in the eastern United States in the mid-1800s?
Shipping costs between major cities dropped sharply.
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Which American city developed as a result of industrialization in the nineteenth century?
Cleveland developed as a result of industrialization.
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What was the 'putting out system'?
A method of manufacturing where each group of workers performed one specific task.
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