Flashcard on American History

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What was the goal of the Protective Tariff?

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To protect American manufacturing by taxing imports

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Who was General Andrew Jackson?

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A hero from the war of 1812, ordered to stop Seminole raids in FLA

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What was the result of the reduction in Spain's empire?

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Most of Spain's colonies declared independence

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What threat did Russia pose during this period?

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Russia owned Alaska which threatened American expansion in the West

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What was the debate over funding for transportation about?

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Whether the federal government or state and local businesses should fund projects

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What was an advantage of using rivers for transportation?

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They were faster, more efficient, and cheaper for moving goods than roads.

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What was the Industrial Revolution?

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A shift from hand manufacturing to machine manufacturing.

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What do Incorporation Laws allow companies to do?

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Become corporations and raise money by selling stock

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What did Samuel Slater contribute to the textile industry?

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Built a water frame for spinning cotton thread

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What did Francis C. Lowell do?

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Opened the first textile mill in Waltham