Eli Whitney Quiz Chapter 19

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    The jagged New English coast had bundreds of bays and inlets that...

    • Were perfect for use as harbours.
    • Were perfect for surfing.
    • Were used as fishing grounds.
    • None of the above finish the sentence.
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Welcome to my little quiz on History Alive: The United States Through Industrialism (Chapter 19). Eli Whitney listened politely to the Georgia planters' complaints. Tobacco prices were low, and rice and indigo prices weren't much better. Unless something changed, the future of farming in the South looked bleak. How much do you know?

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  • 2. 

    It was illegal for slaves to...

    • Vote

    • Testify in court

    • Own property

    • Trade their freedom for their work

    • All of the above

    Correct Answer
    A. All of the above
    Explanation
    During the time when slavery was prevalent, slaves were denied various rights and freedoms. They were not allowed to vote, as their status as property prevented them from participating in any form of governance. Additionally, slaves were not permitted to testify in court, as their testimony was not considered valid or reliable. Owning property was also prohibited for slaves, as they were regarded as the property themselves. Lastly, trading their freedom for their work was illegal, as the institution of slavery was based on the premise of ownership and exploitation. Therefore, all the options mentioned in the question were illegal for slaves.

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  • 3. 

    Which states had shorter summer growing seasons and longer winters?

    • Northern states

    • Southern states

    • Western states

    • Eastern states

    • None of the above

    Correct Answer
    A. Northern states
    Explanation
    The correct answer is Northern states. Northern states typically experience shorter summer growing seasons and longer winters compared to other regions. This is due to their higher latitude, which results in colder temperatures and shorter periods of favorable growing conditions. Conversely, Southern states generally have longer growing seasons and milder winters, while Western and Eastern states can vary depending on their specific climate patterns.

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  • 4. 

    What is an abolitionist?

    • A person who endorses in industrial revolution

    • A person who endorses slavery

    • A person who disapproves and often boycotts slavery

    • Pie

    Correct Answer
    A. A person who disapproves and often boycotts slavery
    Explanation
    An abolitionist is a person who disapproves and often boycotts slavery. This means that they are against the practice of slavery and actively work to end it. They may participate in protests, campaigns, or other actions to raise awareness and advocate for the abolition of slavery. By boycotting slavery, they refuse to support or engage in any activities that involve or promote the enslavement of individuals.

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  • 5. 

    Farther south in New York, Pennsylvania, and New Jersey, broad rivers like the Hudson and Delaware had ______. People living in these areas supported themselves by farming.

    • Expanded

    • Deposited rich soil

    • None of the above

    • Both of the above

    Correct Answer
    A. Deposited rich soil
    Explanation
    The correct answer is "deposited rich soil". This is because the sentence mentions that broad rivers like the Hudson and Delaware had something, and this something is related to people living in these areas supporting themselves by farming. The term "deposited rich soil" suggests that the rivers had a process of depositing nutrient-rich soil, which would be beneficial for farming. Therefore, this answer makes the most logical sense in the given context.

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  • 6. 

    New England's hills rose sharply above V-shaped valleys carved by steep streams. The hillsides offered barely enough land for a small farm because they were covered with _____.

    • Towns and cities

    • Thick forests of spruce and fir trees

    • Animals' habitats

    • All of the above

    • None of the above finish the sentence.

    Correct Answer
    A. Thick forests of spruce and fir trees
    Explanation
    The correct answer is "Thick forests of spruce and fir trees." The passage states that the hillsides in New England were covered with something, and the most logical option is thick forests of spruce and fir trees. This explanation is supported by the fact that New England is known for its dense forested areas, and the mention of trees fits with the description of the hills and valleys in the passage.

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  • 7. 

    To purchase their freedom, slaves would...

    • Try, and try, and try, and ultimately fail because that was illegal

    • Collect as much money that they could

    • Do something

    • Tell the police

    • Testify in court

    Correct Answer
    A. Try, and try, and try, and ultimately fail because that was illegal
    Explanation
    Slaves would try repeatedly to purchase their freedom but ultimately fail because it was illegal during that time period. Despite their efforts, the legal system and societal norms prevented them from achieving their goal of freedom.

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  • 8. 

    Inland from the sea lay a narrow, flat plain with a thin covering of rocky soil. Farming here was never easy. Instead, many people turned to ______ while others searched for better farmland.

    • Farming

    • Working in factories

    • Trade and crafts

    • The army

    • None of the above finish the sentence.

    Correct Answer
    A. Trade and crafts
    Explanation
    The given passage states that farming in the narrow, flat plain with rocky soil was never easy. Therefore, many people chose not to engage in farming and instead pursued other occupations. Among the options provided, "trade and crafts" best fits the context as it implies that people turned to trading goods or practicing skilled crafts as alternative livelihoods.

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  • 9. 

    Slave trade to England was mainly

    • Slaves

    • Cotton

    • Machinery

    • Tobacco

    • None of the above

    Correct Answer
    A. Tobacco
    Explanation
    The correct answer is tobacco because during the time of the slave trade to England, tobacco was a major cash crop that was cultivated in the American colonies. The demand for tobacco in England was high, and plantation owners relied on enslaved labor to cultivate and harvest the crop. Slaves were forcibly brought from Africa to work on tobacco plantations, making it a significant commodity in the transatlantic slave trade.

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  • 10. 

    Towns such as ______ became busy seaports.

    • New York City, NY

    • Boston, MA

    • Salem, OR

    • Nashville, TN

    • None of the above

    Correct Answer(s)
    A. New York City, NY
    A. Boston, MA
    Explanation
    Towns such as New York City, NY and Boston, MA became busy seaports because of their strategic locations along the coast and their natural harbors. These cities were able to attract trade and commerce, leading to the growth of their seaport industries.

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