Test for Ferro

Based on these graphs, what is one relationship between cotton production and the growth of slavery between 1800 and 1860? (A The number of slaves in the United States increased as cotton production grew B. The amount of cotton produced in the United States decreased as the number of slaves increased C. The number of slaves in the United States did not change much over time D. The amount of cotton produced in the United States changed more than the number of slaves in the United States

(A The number of slaves in the United States increased as cotton production grew

Which of the following events influenced the changes in cotton production and slavery in the United States between 1800 and 1860 illustrated in the graphs above? A Eli Whitney invented the Cotton Gin B. The three-fifths compromise in the Constitution C. The Fugitive Slave Act was passed by Congress D. Erie Canal was completed in 1825

A Eli Whitney invented the Cotton Gin

Which statement best describes the author's purpose in making this speech? A, to express the reasons he supports the purchase of the Louisiana territory B. to express the reasons the United States should not agree to the purchase of the Louisiana territory C. to suggest that the United States should pursue a policy of manifest destiny D. to suggest that the Louisiana Territory has many natural resources that the United States could acquire

A, to express the reasons he supports the purchase of the Louisiana territory

Which of the following was most likely a cause of the events illustrated in the map above? A. Manufacturing and population centers in the 1800's were located mostly in the North B. The manufacturing centers in the 1800's were spread out around the country C. Manifest destiny caused a lot of Americans to move to the Northern states in the 1800's

A. Manufacturing and population centers in the 1800's were located mostly in the North

Based on this map, what was one effect of the Indian Removal Act of 1830? A. Native Americans were forced from their tribal lands to Indian territories in the west B. All of the Seneca population was wiped out by a migration known as the Trail of Tears C. Native American tribes had to share tribal lands with American settlers D. Native American tribes spread out to settle in many more states than prior to the Indian Removal Act

A. Native Americans were forced from their tribal lands to Indian territories in the west

Which of the following claims is supported by both documents. A. The Missouri Compromise allowed citizens to vote on whether their state would be a free or slave state B. The Missouri Compromise divided the nation into Northern free states and Southern slave states. C. The Missouri Compromise allowed Maine to be admitted as a slave state, and Missouri as a free state. D. The Missouri Compromise settled the debate over expanding slavery into the territories until the U.S. Civil War in 1861.

A. The Missouri Compromise allowed citizens to vote on whether their state would be a free or slave state

According to the author, the Dred Scott decision was a turning point in American politics because A. The decision further divided the North and the South in the debate over slavery B. The decision forced the North and the South to compromise on slavery C. The decision changed the Republican party's stance on slavery D. The decision encouraged Americans to vote against Lincoln in the election of 1860

A. The decision further divided the North and the South in the debate over slavery

Which statement best describes President Jackson's purpose in this excerpt? A. To tell Native Americans why they must leave their tribal lands for Indian territories B. To tell Native Americans to vote in favor of the Indian Removal Act C. To tell Americans they can now settle on former Native American tribal lands D.To tell Native Americans that they are now American citizens

A. To tell Native Americans why they must leave their tribal lands for Indian territories

Completion of the Erie Canal in 1825 encouraged the growth of the Midwest because A.it linked the Great Lakes to the Atlantic Coast B. helped force the removal of British forts in the Northwest Territory stimulated C. development of cotton production in the Ohio River valley

A.it linked the Great Lakes to the Atlantic Coast

Which development in transportation is Governor Clinton describing? A. National Road B. Erie Canal C. Steamboats D. Railroads

B. Erie Canal

A historian would find this document most useful for A. Attempting to prove that the South had an economic advantage over the North at the start of the Civil War B. Studying the economic and social differences between the North and South at the start of the Civil War C. Investigating the outcomes and impact of the American Civil War on both the North and the South D. Predicting whether the North or the South would lose the first battle of the Civil War

B. Studying the economic and social differences between the North and South at the start of the Civil War

The information provided by the map best supports the conclusion that A. The transcontinental railroad linked the West and the South B. The North had transportation advantages by the start of the Civil War C. The South's transportation system was more efficient

B. The North had transportation advantages by the start of the Civil War

Based on the map, the Erie Canal and Hudson River contributed directly to the A. decisions to restrict immigration B. rapid increase in population in upstate New York C.settlement of New England D. acquisition of land from Canada

B. rapid increase in population in upstate New York

4. Which statement best describes the author's point of view? A. The purchase of the Louisiana Territory is not significant enough for the United States to consider B.The purchase of the Louisiana Territory without war or major financial obligation would be a remarkable achievement C. The purchase of the Louisiana Territory through peaceful negotiation can not be achieved D. The purchase of the Louisiana Territory is not authorized by the US Constitution

B.The purchase of the Louisiana Territory without war or major financial obligation would be a remarkable achievement

Native Americans were moved to Indian Territories depicted in the map partially because A. of Westward expansion into the Ohio River Valley by American settlers B. A drought in the southeast United States caused migration by Native Americans C. President Andrew Jackson signed the Indian Removal Act in 1830 D. In Worcester v. Georgia the Supreme Court sided with President Jackson

C. President Andrew Jackson signed the Indian Removal Act in 1830

Based on document 1 and 2, The Louisiana Purchase led to a turning point in history because A. The Louisiana Purchase allowed the United States to defeat France in a war B. The Louisiana Purchase tripled the American population C. The Louisiana Purchase doubled the size of the United States and accelerated its westward expansion D. The Louisiana Purchase led to an alliance between France and the United States

C. The Louisiana Purchase doubled the size of the United States and accelerated its westward expansion

Which generalization is supported by the information in the chart? A. The South exported more manufactured goods than the North B. The North would have more difficulty supplying an army than the South C. The North had greater economic strength than the South D. The South would be better able to transport an army than the North

C. The North had greater economic strength than the South

5. Which statement best expresses the purpose of President Monroe's speech? A. to declare war against European powers who have intervened in the Western hemisphere B. to strengthen alliances with European powers to suppress independence movements in the Western hemisphere C. to warn European powers not to interfere with independence movements in their former colonies in the Western hemisphere D. to gather support from Congress members for war with Europe

C. to warn European powers not to interfere with independence movements in their former colonies in the Western hemisphere

Based on documents 1 and 2, why would the acquisition of New Orleans be significant to the United States? A. New Orleans was owned by France before the Louisiana Purchase B. New Orleans connected the United States to Spanish Mexico C.The United States needed the Port of New Orleans to transport produce D. France would no longer be an American enemy

C.The United States needed the Port of New Orleans to transport produce

Which group of people was President Jackson addressing? A. African Americans B. Asian Americans C. Mexican Americans D. Native Americans

D. Native Americans