Use the image to answer the question.
Based on this early illustration of the town, what is one reason why Francis Lowell's partners might have chosen this area to build the factory town of Lowell?
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A river ran through the location and could be used to power the factories.
A river ran through the location and could be used to power the factories.
There were few trees to clear so constructing the town would be fast and easy.
There were few trees to clear so constructing the town would be fast and easy.
The terrain was generally flat and could be used for growing cotton.
The terrain was generally flat and could be used for growing cotton.
The climate seemed mild so the workers in the factories would be less affected by weather conditions.
The climate seemed mild so the workers in the factories would be less affected by weather conditions.
A river ran through the location and could be used to power the factories.
Use the map to answer the question.
Which of the following statements best describes the information shown on the map?
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The territories and several states in the Midwest produced no crops in 1860.
The territories and several states in the Midwest produced no crops in 1860.
The southern-most states relied most heavily on one crop.
The southern-most states relied most heavily on one crop.
Louisiana held a monopoly on the sugar industry in 1860.
Louisiana held a monopoly on the sugar industry in 1860.
Most states in the South had at least two crops on which their economy relied.
Dix also joined a growing movement to improve conditions in prisons. Men, women, and children were often crammed together in cold, damp rooms. When food supplies were low, prisoners went hungry—unless they had money to buy meals from jailers.
Five out of six people in northern jails were debtors, or people who could not pay money they owed. While behind bars, debtors had no way to earn money to pay back their debts. As a result, many debtors remained in prison for years.
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Use the passage to answer the question.
Based on this excerpt from the text, how did the jailing of debtors hurt their chances of repaying their debts?
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They were unable to work.
They were unable to work.
They spent their money on food.
They spent their money on food.
They could not repay debts on time.
They could not repay debts on time.
They often did not survive prison conditions.
They often did not survive prison conditions.
They were unable to work.
The Reform Movement
The ideals of liberty and equality in the Declaration of Independence inspire people to try to improve society
During the Jacksonian era, more people can vote than ever before
Critics say slavery and other injustices violate democratic ideals
Second Great Awakening stresses free will rather than predestination
Revivals encourage people to reform their lives
Finney teaches that individual salvation is the first step to the reform of a society
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Use the chart to answer the question.
Which of the following best summarizes the information shown in the graphic organizer?
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The Reform Movement drew on ideals of individualism, equality, and salvation.
The Reform Movement drew on ideals of individualism, equality, and salvation.
In the 1800s, religion had more influence over Americans than the country's established political ideals.
In the 1800s, religion had more influence over Americans than the country's established political ideals.
The Jacksonian era is praised for expanding suffrage but criticized for violating civil rights.
The Jacksonian era is praised for expanding suffrage but criticized for violating civil rights.
The Reform Movement during the 1800s was due to the desire of Americans to exercise their free will.
The Reform Movement during the 1800s was due to the desire of Americans to exercise their free will.
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The Reform Movement drew on ideals of individualism, equality, and salvation.
The Underground Railroad used escape routes that went throughout the South. Based on that fact, which of the following conclusions could be made?
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The Southern states were leaning toward emancipation of the slaves.
The Southern states were leaning toward emancipation of the slaves.
Slaves were hopeful to acquire jobs in Northern industries.
Slaves were hopeful to acquire jobs in Northern industries.
There were sympathetic individuals throughout the South who helped.
There were sympathetic individuals throughout the South who helped.
The slaves headed west in the hopes of acquiring cheap land and jobs.
The slaves headed west in the hopes of acquiring cheap land and jobs.
There were sympathetic individuals throughout the South who helped.
What did the Second Great Awakening and the abolition movement have in common?
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Both relied on new technologies.
Both relied on new technologies.
Both relied on religious belief.
Both relied on religious belief.
Both relied on cash crops.
Both relied on cash crops.
Both relied on new immigrants.