#1
Which event in the early 19th century greatly increased America's territorial size?
The Louisiana Purchase
ExplanationLand acquisition from France doubled the nation's size.
#2
Which economic system was dominant in the Southern United States in the 19th century?
Slavery-based plantation economy
ExplanationAgriculture heavily relied on forced labor.
#3
Who coined the term 'Manifest Destiny' to justify territorial expansion across North America?
James K. Polk
ExplanationPresident Polk championed westward expansion.
#4
Which transportation innovation significantly contributed to the economic development of the American West in the 19th century?
Transcontinental Railroad
ExplanationLinked east and west coasts, boosting trade and settlement.
#5
Who was the president of the United States during the Panic of 1837?
Martin Van Buren
ExplanationVan Buren faced the economic crisis during his term.
#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
ExplanationRailway overexpansion led to financial collapse.
#7
Which of the following territories was NOT acquired by the United States in the 19th century?
Hawaii
ExplanationAnnexed in the late 19th century, not during the 1800s.
#8
Which territorial acquisition sparked significant controversy due to debates over the extension of slavery?
Kansas-Nebraska Territory
ExplanationConflict arose over whether to allow slavery in the area.