In the mid-nineteenth century, what percentage of all slaves worked as field hands?

A. 35 percent
B. 50 percent
C. 60 percent
D. 75 percent


Answer: D

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In the 1830s, workers became concerned about child laborers because ________

A. of the dangerous conditions in the family economy B. of increased competition for factory jobs C. children were willing to work for lower wages than adults D. parents no longer exercised authority over their own children in factories

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New England was hospitable to the Industrial Revolution because of

a. its abundance of water power. b. extensive steel deposits. c. a rich agricultural base. d. its abundance of railroads. e. all of these choices.

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Once begun, the War of 1812 was supported strongly by

a. practically all Americans. b. New England and the seaboard states. c. very few people. d. the West and South. e. Native Americans.

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For each historical identification question, define the term and briefly describe its historical significance. phalanx

What will be an ideal response?

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