Economic and Territorial Developments in 19th Century America Quiz

Test your knowledge on economic and territorial developments in 19th century America. Explore events, leaders, and key concepts.

#1

Which event in the early 19th century greatly increased America's territorial size?

The Louisiana Purchase
The Trail of Tears
The Mexican-American War
The California Gold Rush
#2

Which economic system was dominant in the Southern United States in the 19th century?

Capitalism
Socialism
Mercantilism
Slavery-based plantation economy
#3

Who coined the term 'Manifest Destiny' to justify territorial expansion across North America?

James K. Polk
John Quincy Adams
Thomas Jefferson
Andrew Jackson
#4

Which transportation innovation significantly contributed to the economic development of the American West in the 19th century?

Steamboats
Canals
Transcontinental Railroad
Stagecoaches
#5

Who was the president of the United States during the Panic of 1837?

Andrew Jackson
Martin Van Buren
John Quincy Adams
James K. Polk
#6

What was the primary cause of the Panic of 1873, a severe economic depression in the United States?

The collapse of the railroad industry
The failure of major banks
A decline in international trade
Overproduction in the agricultural sector
#7

Which of the following territories was NOT acquired by the United States in the 19th century?

Florida
Texas
Alaska
Hawaii
#8

Which territorial acquisition sparked significant controversy due to debates over the extension of slavery?

Oregon Country
Mexican Cession
Gadsden Purchase
Kansas-Nebraska Territory

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