New England was excellent for _______ mills because it had running water, plenty of investment capital, and cheap labor.

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


Answer: textile

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Despite the Treaty of Paris, Britain continued to occupy forts in

A) the South. B) the Old Northwest. C) the West. D) the mid-Atlantic region. E) New England.

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The Democratic Party of Andrew Jackson attracted

a. a coalition of wealthy merchants and landed gentry in all regions. b. former Federalists c. Free-Soilers d. those who favored a national government e. Southerners, Westerners, and Northern urban workers

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What did the Central Pacific Railroad lack in 1865?

A) money B) a dependable labor force C) government backing D) an adequate supply of steel

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Gaul, as it was named in 400 B.C.E. by the Romans, encompassed the area known today as modern day:

A. Spain. B. France. C. Denmark. D. Germany. E. Italy.

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