Question 1

Apart from Henry David Thoreau, _____ was the best-known Transcendentalist.

Accepted Answer

Ralph Waldo Emerson is widely regarded as the most influential member of the Transcendentalist movement, apart from Henry David Thoreau. His essays, lectures, and poems laid the foundation for the philosophy that emphasized individual intuition and the inherent goodness of people and nature.

Question 2

Examine America's economic transformation following the War of 1812.

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Question 3

The_________, passed in 1820, dictated the spread of slavery in the West for thirty years. 
A. Homestead Act 
B. Monroe Doctrine 
C. Missouri Compromise 
D. Tallmadge Amendment

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Question 4

The _________ was a group founded by abstemious workers in 1826. 
A. American Temperance Society 
B. American Colonization Society 
C. American Association for Women Empowerment 
D. American Female Moral Reform Society

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Question 5

Explain the impact of the communications revolution.

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Question 6

The _________ became a foundation of American foreign policy and was used to justify American expansion into and involvement with the countries of Latin America. 
A. Tallmadge Amendment 
B. Monroe Doctrine 
C. Homestead Act 
D. Missouri Compromise

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Question 7

The main goal of the _________ was securing the vote for women. 
A. American Temperance Society 
B. American Colonization Society 
C. Seneca Falls Convention 
D. Hartford Convention

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Question 8

_____ turned inward-to themselves and to their society-asking what could be done to improve the human condition.

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The Transcendentalists were known for their focus on individual intuition and the belief in the inherent goodness of both people and nature. They often turned inward, reflecting on themselves and society to explore ways to improve the human condition.

Question 9

Formed in 1834, the_____ surpassed the Workingmen's Party.

Accepted Answer

The National Trades Union, formed in 1834, surpassed the Workingmen's Party in terms of organizing skilled workers across different trades into a single federation, marking a significant evolution in labor organization in the United States.

Question 10

Identify a true statement about the Lowell System.

Accepted Answer

The Lowell System, developed during the Industrial Revolution in the United States, particularly in Lowell, Massachusetts, was indeed characterized by its reliance on cheap labor, notably young women known as "Lowell girls." These women were recruited from rural areas with the promise of work in the textile mills, where they lived in company-owned boardinghouses under strict supervision. This system allowed for the efficient operation of the mills and was a significant part of the industrialization of the textile industry in the 19th century.

Question 11

Discuss the Monroe Doctrine.

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Question 12

Discuss slavery in the West.

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Question 13

Which of the following was true of the burned-over district?

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The burned-over district refers to a region in western New York State that was notably affected by religious revivals and the Second Great Awakening in the 19th century, leading to a high number of converts and religious movements.

Question 14

Which of the following American presidents instituted the ten-hour day for federal employees?

Accepted Answer

Martin Van Buren instituted the ten-hour day for federal employees during his presidency, reflecting early labor reform efforts in the United States.

Question 15

The _____ was a women's activist group that had more than five hundred local chapters throughout the country by 1840 and had successfully lobbied for legislation governing prostitution.

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The American Female Moral Reform Society was a women's activist group that, by 1840, had over five hundred local chapters across the country and had successfully lobbied for legislation governing prostitution. This society focused on advocating for moral reform and addressing issues related to women's rights and social conditions.

Question 16

The term _________ refers to a division of labor in which large manufacturers would pay one family to perform one task involving one item and then pass the item on to the next family or artisan to perform the next task. 
A. "putting out" system 
B. Lowell system 
C. factory system 
D. Slater system

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Question 17

The name for the idea that humans can accept or reject divine grace is _____.

Accepted Answer

Arminianism is the theological stance that posits human free will is compatible with God's sovereignty, and individuals can accept or reject the grace of God. This contrasts with Calvinism, which emphasizes predestination and the idea that God has already chosen who will be saved.

Question 18

Identify a true statement about the Seneca Falls Convention.

Accepted Answer

The Seneca Falls Convention adopted a Declaration of Sentiments, which was modeled after the Declaration of Independence and called for equal rights for women, including the right to vote.

Question 19

The establishment of the nation of Liberia in 1847 was the result of the efforts of the _____.

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The establishment of the nation of Liberia in 1847 was primarily the result of the efforts of the American Colonization Society, which aimed to resettle free African Americans in Africa.

Question 20

Elaborate on the women and immigrants who comprised the labor force during the Market Revolution.

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Quiz 10: The Market Revolution