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Ch.7 Sect. 2 Review
U.S. History - Graves - WBHS
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11th Grade
11/01/2008

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What did the Monroe Doctrine say?
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U.S. would prevent European powers from interfering in Latin America
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Who created "The Clermont" steamboat?
Definition
Robert Fulton
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What could "The Clermont" steamboat do that was so special?
Definition
it could go UP the Hudson River from NYC to Albany
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Why was the "Iron Horse" important?
Definition
was impt. in settling the west; could go anywhere you lay a track
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Who is responsible for "Tom Thumb"?
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Peter Cooper
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During the Industrial Revolution, how are factories improved?
Definition
by interchangable parts
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What was the progress of industrialization during the Industrial Revolution?
Definition
factories -> workers -> cities -> labor unions
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What did workers figure out that would help them get what they want during the Industrial Revolution?
Definition
strikes
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