Changes in America Study Guide Review

1.  What was a major reason for the federal government’s involvement in the Native American relocations/Trail of Tears? 

• To persuade American Indians to become farmers

• 1. To gain access to major rivers and waterways

• 1. To acquire valuable agricultural land and natural resources.

• Native Americans were punished because of violent protests against the government.

These developments occurred as a result of increased

• Western expansion

• 1. Government deregulation of businesses

• 1. Industrialization

• 1. Land acquisitions through treaties and war

Why did the rural population of the United States decrease during Industrial Revolution?

• 1. Jacksonian Democracy allowed more people to vote in elections

• 1. The Industrial Revolution encouraged people to pursue jobs in cities

• 1. The Second Great Awakening motivated people to join reform movements

• 1. Manifest Destiny inspired many people to become homesteaders

 In the early 1800’s many young women in New England were employed as

• 1. Directors in the local Universities and Colleges

• 1.  Cardiac brain surgeons  

• Cloth weavers in textile

• 1.  Staff reporters in high fashion magazines

The Bessemer steel process increased westward expansion in the United States by 

• By enabling railroads to be built faster, in order to carry people and goods to the West

• 1. Allowed for clipper ships to transport products to and from Europe

• 1. It decreased the need for canal systems in the New England area

• 1. Increased tensions with Spain and led to declaration of war.

How did improvements in transportation, during the Industrial revolution affected the U.S. economy?

• 1. It led to a decrease in United States manufacturing

• 1. It increased the cost of British and Canadian imports

• 1. It decrease manufacturing and increased the impressment of US sailors

• 1. It allowed for more efficient movement of goods

How did the growth of the Temperance Movement/Organizations most affect the role of women in U.S. society?

• 1. It helped women explore newly purchased French Territory

• 1. It provide economic opportunities for women educators

• 1. It expanded the participation of women in social reform

• 1. It expanded private education for women 

What was the positive impact of the Second Great Awakening?

• 1. It establish federal control over industry

• 1. It discourage the organization of new territories

• 1. It encourage a spiritual revival and the need for social reforms

 In which treaty did United States acquired the Oregon Territory?

• 1. Treaty of Guadalupe signed June 15, 1846

• 1. Treaty of Paris signed June 15, 1846

• 1. Treaty of Oregon signed June 15, 1846

• 1. Treaty of Texas signed June 15, 1846

What pull factor led Chinese immigrants to come to the United States mid 1800s?

• 1. Chinese immigrants came to the United States to prevent the concentration of power in the West.

• 1. Chinese immigrants came to the United States for the Checks and Balances of the West.

• 1. Chinese immigrants came to the United States for the economic opportunity in the East.

• 1. Chinese immigrants came to the United States for the economic opportunity in the West.