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During the market revolution, what was specialization?
specializing in growing one or two cash crops to sell
During the mid-1800s, which was cheaper to use: canals or railroads?
canals
How did the founder of the Mormons, Joseph Smith, die?
A mob killed him in 1844
What did the slogan: "Fifty-four Forty or Fight" mean?
the area of the U.S. with that location (Oregon Territory) should become part of the union
Which U.S. president advocated using the military to obtain land from Mexico?
James K. Polk
Texas won its freedom at what battle?
The Battle of San Jacinto
What did the Gadsden Purchase establish?
the final borders of the lower 48 states in the U.S.
Who invented a rubber product that was used to make tires?
Charles Goodyear
Who invented the mechanical reaper?
Cyrus McCormick
What were two inventions from the market revolution that changed the lives of Americans?
telegraph, telephone, canals, rubber, sewing machine, steel plow, and mechanical reaper
What is capitalism?
an economic system where private businesses and people control production for profit
What is an entrepreneur?
a person who takes a risk to own a business
What areas did inventions help to improve?
transportation and communication
What two inventions helped farmers?
mechanical reaper and steel plow
How did President Polk provoke a war with Mexico?
He sent the U.S. army to blockade the Rio Grande River
What land did the Treat of Guadalupe Hidalgo give the U.S.?
California, Nevada, New Mexico, Utah, most of Arizona and parts of Colorado and Wyoming
