Unit 5a: Industrial Revolution & Age of Jackson

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New transportation systems + Large labor force + Availability of capital =

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Factors that contributed to early industrialization in the United States

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Which major historical event was responsible for the growth of manufacturing in the early 19th Century United States (Hint: Americans had to increase domestic manufacturing because of these tariffs!)?

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War of 1812

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What role did railroads play in the American Industrial Revolution?

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Connected markets and facilitated the movement of goods

Answer explanation

Railroads connected markets and facilitated the movement of goods, playing a significant role in the American Industrial Revolution.

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Which group benefitted the MOST from the free enterprise system of the early 19th century? Options: Entrepreneurs, Immigrants, Factory Workers, Government

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Entrepreneurs

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How does geography impact the economic growth of each region?

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Each region had geographical differences.

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The growth of railroads allowed for the expansion of __________ _______ in the United States.

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commercial markets

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Eli Whitney's use of interchangeable parts in his inventions was copied and applied to _____ __________ such as weapons manufacturing.

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other industries