American railroads __________.
a. often created the towns they then served
b. were usually government-owned
c. did little to end rural isolation
d. grew slowly in the late nineteenth century
a. often created the towns they then served
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A) Sweden B) England C) Germany D) Spain E) France
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In 1832, Henry Clay sought to use the debate over the Bank of the United States to
A. help his reelection to the Senate. B. politically embarrass President Jackson. C. exact revenge on Nicholas Biddle for a perceived slight. D. boost his presidential candidacy. E. promote his "American System."
The Ordinance of 1787 (Northwest Ordinance)
1) banned slavery in the Northwest territories. 2) made Ohio and Indiana states immediately. 3) established colonies in the Ohio Valley. 4) permanently denied self-government to that region.