FREE SOCIAL STUDIES AND STUDY GAMES ABOUT SS

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FREE SOCIAL STUDIES AND STUDY GAMES ABOUT SS

CHAPTER 5C YES EXAM QUESTIONS

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Question 1: 75)

What was an important effect of the Erie Canal?A) Western farmers could ship their products at a lower cost to Eastern cities.B) The building of railroads was further delayed due to lack of available laborers.C) Freight rates rose to new, higher levels.D) The population of New York City moved to new locations around the canal system.

Answer:

Western farmers could ship their products at a lower cost to Eastern cities.

Question 2: What machine was invented by Cyrus McCormick in 1834 that enabled farmers to harvest fields of grain?A) thresher B) iron plow C) reaper D) combine

Answer:

reaper

Question 3: 13)

Why were many Americans opposed to the development of industry and the growth of cities in the early 1800s?A) They opposed the use of slaves in the factories.B) They felt American standards were based in agriculture.C) The were afraid of increased pollution in heavily populated cities.D) They preferred buying goods made in Britain.

Answer:

They felt American standards were based in agriculture.

Question 4: 38)

Which one of the following regions of United States was often opposed to protective tariffs in the early 1800s?A)

New England B) Frontier C) Middle Atlantic D) Southern

Answer:

Southern

Question 5: Who invented the first lightweight steel plow?

A) John Deere B) Elias Howe C) Robert Fulton D) Cyrus McCormick

Answer:

John Deere

Question 6: 14)

What group of Americans first sought westward expansion?A) industrialists B) merchants C) farmers

D) bankers

Answer:

farmers

Question 7: 70)

What marvel in transportation was known for its tall masts and huge canvas sails?A) paddleboats B) steam boats C) clipper ships D) canal barges

Answer:

clipper ships

Question 8: 20)

Immediately after the American Revolution, it was difficult to expand manufacturing because Americans did not have A) enough money and machines B) any craftsmen C) ships for international trade D) natural resources

Answer:

enough money and machines