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The population of Ohio grew dramatically in the late 1820's and 1830's. What was an important reason for the increased population growth of Ohio in these years?
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1. C the completion of new canals
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A large proportion of citizens in Santa Fe, New Mexico speak Spanish. Many of the city's buildings are similar in design to those found in Spain. What does this show?
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2. C the spanish colonization of North America continues to have lasting effects.
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Which was an important purpose of the Northwest Ordinance?
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3. B to encourage the settlement of new territories.
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Look at the newspaper headline below from 1869.
The Cleveland Standard Transcontinental Railroad Completed: East and West Coasts Linked What was one effect of the event reported in this newspaper headline? |
4. B American settlement of the Far West increased.
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Europe and the Americas exchanged many goods. Some of these included Europe exchanging things like Horses, Sheep, Cattle, Rats, Wheat, and Onions for Corn, Beans, Chocolate, Peanuts, Potatoes and Chili Peppers. What conclusion can best be drawn from that statement?
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5. A Many American Indian foods were introduced to europe.
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Certain inventions helped to spur a revolution in transportation. Which inventor developed a telegraph that helped moving trains communicate with train stations?
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6. B Granville Woods
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Which of the following transportation events came first?
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7. B invention of the steamboat
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A decade is a period of time. How long is decade?
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8. C 10 years
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Which of the following statements is an opinion rather than a fact? The United States declared its independence in 1776. Or, The opening of the Erie Canal was the most important development in thegrowth of the United States.
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9. B The opening of the Erie Canal was the most important development in the growth of the United States.
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What was a lasting effect on Spanish settlement in North America?
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10. Use of Spanish-style architecture throughout the American Southwest
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Colonists from which European country introduced the most democratic traditions to North America?
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11. C England
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The United States became an independant country in 1776. It grew rapidly in the first century after its independence (from 1776 to 1876). Identify one factor that encouraged the growth of the United States in this period. Then explain how that factor led to the growth of the United States. (2 points)
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12. S.A.
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The colonization of North America by Spain and France had many important effects. Describe one lasting effect of the Spanish colonization of North America and one lasting effect of the French colonization f North America. (2 points)
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13. S.A.
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