Question

1.Cooper's steam locomotive was more pratical for carrying _____ (check all that apply)

A. people
B. coal
C. military supplies
D. mail

2. Which is true regarding the following statements.

A. When there is a war production decreases.
B. When there is war production increases.
C. When there is peace production decreases.
D. When there is peace production does not change.

3. Which of the following conclusions is correct regarding the Embargo Act of 1807?

A. Made the United States look weak because of their lack of interest in British goods.
B. Made the United States look stronger because they were more self reliant.
C. Decreased the competitive spirit of America because there were less places to buy products from.
D. America was practicing isolationism with France and England.

4. Select all ways that the steamboat was used.

A. International trade
B. Military ships
C. Private cruises
D. River transportation

Answer 1

1.a b d             2.d                 3.b                     4.c d a 

Answer 2

1- Cooper's steam locomotive was more practical for carrying PEOPLE, COAL AND MAIL.

It was called Tom Thumb, and was constructed by Peter Cooper in 1830.

2- The correct answer is B. When there is war production increases, because governments maximize efforts to economically sustain war expenditures, and supply their troops with resources.

3- The correct answer is B. The Embargo Act of 1807 made the United States look stronger because they were more self reliant, because they didn't import any goods, producing them by itself.

4- The correct answers are A, C and D.The steamboat was used for many purposes. Some of them included international trade, private cruises and river transportation, mainly in the Mississippi.