Market Revolution: Industrialization - AP U.S. History
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Identify an innovation in communication during the Market Revolution.
Identify an innovation in communication during the Market Revolution.
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The postal system. Improved mail delivery connected distant communities.
The postal system. Improved mail delivery connected distant communities.
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What was the impact of the Erie Canal on New York City?
What was the impact of the Erie Canal on New York City?
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It became a major trade and financial center. Canal traffic made NYC the nation's commercial capital.
It became a major trade and financial center. Canal traffic made NYC the nation's commercial capital.
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Which invention by Samuel Morse improved communication?
Which invention by Samuel Morse improved communication?
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The telegraph. Transmitted messages instantly using electrical signals over wires.
The telegraph. Transmitted messages instantly using electrical signals over wires.
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Which ideology justified economic expansion during the Market Revolution?
Which ideology justified economic expansion during the Market Revolution?
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Manifest Destiny. Belief in America's destiny to expand across continent.
Manifest Destiny. Belief in America's destiny to expand across continent.
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Which economic system expanded due to the Market Revolution?
Which economic system expanded due to the Market Revolution?
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Capitalism. Private investment and free market principles flourished.
Capitalism. Private investment and free market principles flourished.
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How did the Market Revolution affect immigration?
How did the Market Revolution affect immigration?
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It led to increased immigration to the United States. Industrial jobs attracted European immigrants seeking opportunity.
It led to increased immigration to the United States. Industrial jobs attracted European immigrants seeking opportunity.
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Which sector saw significant growth due to the Market Revolution?
Which sector saw significant growth due to the Market Revolution?
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The manufacturing sector. Factory production expanded rapidly with new technology.
The manufacturing sector. Factory production expanded rapidly with new technology.
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What was a major demographic trend during the Market Revolution?
What was a major demographic trend during the Market Revolution?
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Population growth and urbanization. Factory jobs attracted workers to industrial centers.
Population growth and urbanization. Factory jobs attracted workers to industrial centers.
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What did the American System advocate for?
What did the American System advocate for?
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Protective tariffs, a national bank, and internal improvements. Clay's plan to strengthen national economic unity.
Protective tariffs, a national bank, and internal improvements. Clay's plan to strengthen national economic unity.
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Identify a key figure associated with the American System.
Identify a key figure associated with the American System.
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Henry Clay. Kentucky politician who promoted economic nationalism.
Henry Clay. Kentucky politician who promoted economic nationalism.
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What was the impact of protective tariffs during the Market Revolution?
What was the impact of protective tariffs during the Market Revolution?
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They protected American industries from foreign competition. Shielded domestic manufacturers from cheaper imports.
They protected American industries from foreign competition. Shielded domestic manufacturers from cheaper imports.
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Identify the primary agricultural product of the South during the Market Revolution.
Identify the primary agricultural product of the South during the Market Revolution.
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Cotton. King Cotton dominated Southern economy and exports.
Cotton. King Cotton dominated Southern economy and exports.
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What was the impact of the telegraph on business during the Market Revolution?
What was the impact of the telegraph on business during the Market Revolution?
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It allowed faster communication across distances. Enabled rapid coordination of business operations nationwide.
It allowed faster communication across distances. Enabled rapid coordination of business operations nationwide.
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What impact did the Market Revolution have on artisans?
What impact did the Market Revolution have on artisans?
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It reduced their economic independence. Factory system displaced skilled craftsmen with machines.
It reduced their economic independence. Factory system displaced skilled craftsmen with machines.
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Name a significant canal constructed during the Market Revolution.
Name a significant canal constructed during the Market Revolution.
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The Erie Canal. Connected Great Lakes to Atlantic, transforming New York into trade hub.
The Erie Canal. Connected Great Lakes to Atlantic, transforming New York into trade hub.
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Identify a consequence of the Market Revolution on social structures.
Identify a consequence of the Market Revolution on social structures.
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Increased social mobility. Economic opportunities allowed class advancement.
Increased social mobility. Economic opportunities allowed class advancement.
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What was the impact of the steel plow on farming?
What was the impact of the steel plow on farming?
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It made plowing easier and more efficient. Cut through tough prairie soil more effectively.
It made plowing easier and more efficient. Cut through tough prairie soil more effectively.
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Which invention by John Deere impacted agriculture?
Which invention by John Deere impacted agriculture?
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The steel plow. Revolutionized prairie farming with durable metal blade.
The steel plow. Revolutionized prairie farming with durable metal blade.
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Identify a major economic shift caused by the Market Revolution.
Identify a major economic shift caused by the Market Revolution.
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From subsistence farming to market-oriented agriculture. Farmers began producing crops for distant markets.
From subsistence farming to market-oriented agriculture. Farmers began producing crops for distant markets.
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What was the purpose of the National Road?
What was the purpose of the National Road?
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To facilitate westward expansion and trade. First federally funded highway connected East to West.
To facilitate westward expansion and trade. First federally funded highway connected East to West.
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What was the key impact of interchangeable parts on manufacturing?
What was the key impact of interchangeable parts on manufacturing?
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It allowed mass production and easier repairs. Standardized parts reduced costs and improved efficiency.
It allowed mass production and easier repairs. Standardized parts reduced costs and improved efficiency.
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What role did railroads play in the Market Revolution?
What role did railroads play in the Market Revolution?
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They connected markets and facilitated trade. Fast, reliable transport revolutionized commerce and travel.
They connected markets and facilitated trade. Fast, reliable transport revolutionized commerce and travel.
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Identify a key financial institution established during the Market Revolution.
Identify a key financial institution established during the Market Revolution.
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The Second Bank of the United States. Provided credit and stable currency for growing economy.
The Second Bank of the United States. Provided credit and stable currency for growing economy.
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What was one negative consequence of the Market Revolution for laborers?
What was one negative consequence of the Market Revolution for laborers?
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Exploitation and poor working conditions. Long hours, dangerous machinery, and low wages were common.
Exploitation and poor working conditions. Long hours, dangerous machinery, and low wages were common.
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Identify the key technological advancement in transportation during the Market Revolution.
Identify the key technological advancement in transportation during the Market Revolution.
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The development of the steam engine. Powered steamboats and later locomotives for faster transport.
The development of the steam engine. Powered steamboats and later locomotives for faster transport.
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What was the Market Revolution?
What was the Market Revolution?
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A period of economic transformation in the U.S. during the 19th century. Marked the shift from subsistence to market-based economy.
A period of economic transformation in the U.S. during the 19th century. Marked the shift from subsistence to market-based economy.
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Who invented the mechanical reaper?
Who invented the mechanical reaper?
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Cyrus McCormick. Agricultural innovator who mechanized grain harvesting.
Cyrus McCormick. Agricultural innovator who mechanized grain harvesting.
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What was the significance of the Lowell System?
What was the significance of the Lowell System?
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It employed young women in textile mills with regulated conditions. Provided housing and supervision for female mill workers.
It employed young women in textile mills with regulated conditions. Provided housing and supervision for female mill workers.
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Name a significant canal constructed during the Market Revolution.
Name a significant canal constructed during the Market Revolution.
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The Erie Canal. Connected Great Lakes to Atlantic, transforming New York into trade hub.
The Erie Canal. Connected Great Lakes to Atlantic, transforming New York into trade hub.
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Which social class expanded as a result of the Market Revolution?
Which social class expanded as a result of the Market Revolution?
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The middle class. Professionals and merchants benefited from economic opportunities.
The middle class. Professionals and merchants benefited from economic opportunities.
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