Author Question: In 1837, Illinois blacksmith ________ developed a new steel plow that rapidly became popular. ... (Read 75 times)

bb · **on:** Sep 21, 2019

Question 1

Compared to the United States, slavery in Latin America

A) encouraged slave marriages and families more.
B) was more benign.
C) was just as harsh.
D) ended much earlier.

Question 2

Between 1815 and 1860, southern production of cotton

A) represented more than half of all American exports.
B) harmed the interests of northern merchants and western farmers.
C) contributed to a steady decline in the region's per capita income.
D) surpassed the corn crop in terms of total acreage.

Question 3

The most recent historical interpretations of slavery have viewed the institution

A) through life in the slave quarters.
B) through the interactions of masters and slaves.
C) as relatively humane and paternalistic.
D) as uniformly cruel and oppressive.

Question 4

The lesson Frederick Douglass learned to survive slavery was to

A) endure all suffering in silent dignity.
B) understand and outwit his oppressors.
C) obey every command of his master or mistress.
D) act defiantly at every opportunity.

Question 5

In 1860, ________ percent of the American people lived in cities.

Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).

Question 6

In 1837, Illinois blacksmith ________ developed a new steel plow that rapidly became popular.

Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).