Chapter 9 quiz

US history

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.

Which man is incorrectly paired with his invention: Thomas Edison or Erie Canal?

Thomas Edison is incorrectly paired with the Erie Canal.

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.

What region was producing most of America's textiles before the Civil War?

New England was producing most of America's textiles.

What caused the Panic of 1819?

Risky loans made to land speculators caused the Panic of 1819.

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.

What main advantage did railroads have over canals for transporting freight in the 1830s?

Railroads could be used efficiently in any weather.

Which group supported the abolition of slavery?

Middle class northerners supported the abolition of slavery.

Which social class was most drawn to amusements like P.T. Barnum's museum?

Wage workers were most drawn to those amusements.

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.

After the American Revolution, what was the first area of westward expansion?

The Ohio River Valley was the first area of westward expansion.

What was the leading cash crop grown in the United States in the nineteenth century?

Cotton was the leading cash crop.

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.

Which American city developed as a result of industrialization in the nineteenth century?

Cleveland developed as a result of industrialization.

What was the 'putting out system'?

A method of manufacturing where each group of workers performed one specific task.