Chapter 14: Forging the National
Economy questions and answers
"Self- Reliance" - correct answer-an essay written by Ralph Waldo Emerson, emphasizing
the importance of the individual
23. What were settlers of the frontier like? - correct answer-They were poorly fed, had bad
clothes and shelters, and were vulnerable to diseases. They were also lonely and they were
ill-informed, superstitious, provincial, and fiercely individualistic. Waldo's Self-Reliance
affected them
Kentucky Bluegrass - correct answer-nickname for European bluegrass that thrived in
Kentucky, ideal pasture for livestock thus luring thousands of pioneers into the west
Rendezvous - correct answer-a meeting planned at a certain time and place
Bison - correct answer-American Buffalo's proper name
George Catlin - correct answer-First painted portraits of American Indian Life. First person to
envision the idea of a national park
24. "The westward movement also molded the physical environment." Explain. - correct
answer-Pioneers often exhausted land in the tobacco regions and left barren and rain-gutted
fields. Cane grew to 15 ft high. Fur trappers were setting traplines all over the Rocky Mts.
Chicago - correct answer-A city in the Northeast Illinois State. The Largest city in Ill, and a
port and steel manufacturing center.
Irish and Germans - correct answer-immigrant Groups prominent in Antebellum America
America Letters - correct answer-Letters from immigrants in the United States to friends and
relatives in the old country, which spurred further immigration.
25. How and why did American demographics change from 1820-1860? - correct
answer-Population was doubling every 25 years and the original 13 states more than
doubled in number, there were 33. The US was the 4th most populous nation. Also, there
were a lot of immigrants like the Irish and Germans who were running for something or
hoping for a better life in America.
Molly Maguires - correct answer-were members of a secret Irish organization that have been
proven responsible for coalfield crimes, and kidnapping in the U.S. rests largely upon
allegations of one powerful industrialis
Tammany Hall - correct answer-was founded in 1786 and incorporated on May 12, 1789 as
the Tammany Society. It was the Democratic Party political machine that played a major role
, in controlling New York City politics and helping immigrants, most notably the Irish, rise up in
American politics from the 1790s to the 1960s
Paddy Wagons - correct answer-nickname given to police cars driven by Irish immigrants
who now dominated the police departments in major American cities
Twisting the British Lion's Tail - correct answer-the slang term for a politician in America in
the mid-1800s making negative remarks about the British to his Irish audiences.
26. After reading the section, does it seem logical or unbelievable that an Irish-American
became president in 1960? Explain - correct answer-It seemed inevitable because while
they were immigrants and "not native", they were big in number and were gaining power.
They got control of Tammany hall and the Paddy wagons.
Carl Schurz - correct answer-a German liberal who was a foe of slavery and public
corruption and contributed to the elevation of the American political life
Conestoga Wagon - correct answer-A vehicle with wide wheels, a curved bed, and a canvas
cover used by American pioneers traveling west.
Kindergarten - correct answer-a concept that came from Germany; younger children went to
schools earlier in life
Beer - correct answer-In 1923 the Nazis attempted to overthrow the government in Munich.
It was a total failure, and Hitler received a brief prison sentence during which time he wrote
Mein Kampf.
27. Did the Germans make as large a contribution to America as the Irish did? Explain. -
correct answer-They contributed in agriculture in the west and I don't think they contributed
as much because they wanted to preserve their language and culture and so they had
compact colonies that were aloof to the surrounding community. What they did contribute
that lasted was beer, Kindergarten, Christmas tree, kentucky rifle, and the conestoga wagon
Nativists - correct answer-Americans who feared that immigrants would take jobs and
impose their Roman Catholic beliefs on society
Order of the Star-Spangled Banner - correct answer-was an oath-bound secret society in
NYC created by Charles Allen in 1849 to protest the rise of the Irish, Roman Catholic, and
German immigration into the U.S. They were also known as the "Know-nothings" because
they kept the society a secret.
American (Know-Nothing) Party - correct answer-Developed from the order of the Star
Spangled Banner and was made up of nativists. This party was organized due to its
secretiveness and in 1865 nominated the ex-president Fillmore. These super-patriots were
antiforeign and anti-Catholic and adopted the slogan "American's must rule America!"
Remaining members of the Whig party also backed Fillmore for President.
Economy questions and answers
"Self- Reliance" - correct answer-an essay written by Ralph Waldo Emerson, emphasizing
the importance of the individual
23. What were settlers of the frontier like? - correct answer-They were poorly fed, had bad
clothes and shelters, and were vulnerable to diseases. They were also lonely and they were
ill-informed, superstitious, provincial, and fiercely individualistic. Waldo's Self-Reliance
affected them
Kentucky Bluegrass - correct answer-nickname for European bluegrass that thrived in
Kentucky, ideal pasture for livestock thus luring thousands of pioneers into the west
Rendezvous - correct answer-a meeting planned at a certain time and place
Bison - correct answer-American Buffalo's proper name
George Catlin - correct answer-First painted portraits of American Indian Life. First person to
envision the idea of a national park
24. "The westward movement also molded the physical environment." Explain. - correct
answer-Pioneers often exhausted land in the tobacco regions and left barren and rain-gutted
fields. Cane grew to 15 ft high. Fur trappers were setting traplines all over the Rocky Mts.
Chicago - correct answer-A city in the Northeast Illinois State. The Largest city in Ill, and a
port and steel manufacturing center.
Irish and Germans - correct answer-immigrant Groups prominent in Antebellum America
America Letters - correct answer-Letters from immigrants in the United States to friends and
relatives in the old country, which spurred further immigration.
25. How and why did American demographics change from 1820-1860? - correct
answer-Population was doubling every 25 years and the original 13 states more than
doubled in number, there were 33. The US was the 4th most populous nation. Also, there
were a lot of immigrants like the Irish and Germans who were running for something or
hoping for a better life in America.
Molly Maguires - correct answer-were members of a secret Irish organization that have been
proven responsible for coalfield crimes, and kidnapping in the U.S. rests largely upon
allegations of one powerful industrialis
Tammany Hall - correct answer-was founded in 1786 and incorporated on May 12, 1789 as
the Tammany Society. It was the Democratic Party political machine that played a major role
, in controlling New York City politics and helping immigrants, most notably the Irish, rise up in
American politics from the 1790s to the 1960s
Paddy Wagons - correct answer-nickname given to police cars driven by Irish immigrants
who now dominated the police departments in major American cities
Twisting the British Lion's Tail - correct answer-the slang term for a politician in America in
the mid-1800s making negative remarks about the British to his Irish audiences.
26. After reading the section, does it seem logical or unbelievable that an Irish-American
became president in 1960? Explain - correct answer-It seemed inevitable because while
they were immigrants and "not native", they were big in number and were gaining power.
They got control of Tammany hall and the Paddy wagons.
Carl Schurz - correct answer-a German liberal who was a foe of slavery and public
corruption and contributed to the elevation of the American political life
Conestoga Wagon - correct answer-A vehicle with wide wheels, a curved bed, and a canvas
cover used by American pioneers traveling west.
Kindergarten - correct answer-a concept that came from Germany; younger children went to
schools earlier in life
Beer - correct answer-In 1923 the Nazis attempted to overthrow the government in Munich.
It was a total failure, and Hitler received a brief prison sentence during which time he wrote
Mein Kampf.
27. Did the Germans make as large a contribution to America as the Irish did? Explain. -
correct answer-They contributed in agriculture in the west and I don't think they contributed
as much because they wanted to preserve their language and culture and so they had
compact colonies that were aloof to the surrounding community. What they did contribute
that lasted was beer, Kindergarten, Christmas tree, kentucky rifle, and the conestoga wagon
Nativists - correct answer-Americans who feared that immigrants would take jobs and
impose their Roman Catholic beliefs on society
Order of the Star-Spangled Banner - correct answer-was an oath-bound secret society in
NYC created by Charles Allen in 1849 to protest the rise of the Irish, Roman Catholic, and
German immigration into the U.S. They were also known as the "Know-nothings" because
they kept the society a secret.
American (Know-Nothing) Party - correct answer-Developed from the order of the Star
Spangled Banner and was made up of nativists. This party was organized due to its
secretiveness and in 1865 nominated the ex-president Fillmore. These super-patriots were
antiforeign and anti-Catholic and adopted the slogan "American's must rule America!"
Remaining members of the Whig party also backed Fillmore for President.
