Unit 5 Flashcards
Economic Growth
What invention revolutionized cotton processing during the Industrial Revolution?
The cotton gin.
True or False: The Industrial Revolution primarily took place in the United States.
False.
What are push factors in the context of westward expansion?
Conditions that drive people to leave their home country, such as poverty or lack of opportunity.
What are pull factors in the context of westward expansion?
Attractions that draw people to a new area, such as land availability or job opportunities.
Fill in the blank: Manifest Destiny was the belief that it was America’s _____ to expand across the continent.
destiny.
What year was the cotton gin patented?
1794.
Multiple choice: Which of the following was a significant result of the cotton gin’s invention? A) Decreased cotton production B) Increased demand for slave labor C) Reduced textile manufacturing
B) Increased demand for slave labor.
What was one major consequence of westward expansion on Native American populations?
Displacement and loss of land.
What was the primary goal of Manifest Destiny?
To expand the United States from the Atlantic to the Pacific Ocean.
True or False: The Industrial Revolution had no impact on agricultural production.
False.
What role did the Transcontinental Railroad play in westward expansion?
It facilitated transportation and settlement in the western territories.
Fill in the blank: The _____ Act of 1862 encouraged westward migration by providing land to settlers.
Homestead.
What is one example of a push factor that led to westward migration?
Economic hardship in the East.
Multiple choice: Which of the following was NOT a pull factor for westward expansion? A) Fertile land B) Job opportunities C) High taxes
C) High taxes.
What economic system was significantly influenced by the Industrial Revolution?
Capitalism.
True or False: The cotton gin led to a decrease in the production of cotton in the South.
False.
What was one significant technological advancement during the Industrial Revolution?
The steam engine.
Fill in the blank: The belief in Manifest Destiny was partly fueled by the notion of _____ superiority.
American.
What impact did the Industrial Revolution have on urbanization?
It led to increased urbanization as people moved to cities for factory jobs.
Multiple choice: Which territory was acquired as part of the Manifest Destiny ideology? A) Louisiana Purchase B) Alaska C) Texas
C) Texas.
What was the primary crop produced in the Southern United States during the Industrial Revolution?
Cotton.
True or False: The concept of Manifest Destiny was universally accepted by all Americans.
False.
What did the term ‘Land Acquisition’ refer to during the westward expansion?
The process of obtaining land through various means, including treaties and purchases.
Name one way in which the cotton gin impacted the economy of the Southern states.
It increased the profitability of cotton farming.
Fill in the blank: The Industrial Revolution began in _____ before spreading to other parts of the world.
Britain.
What was one major social consequence of the Industrial Revolution?
The rise of a working-class population.
