Economics and the Civil War by Marc Schulman Show
Introduction
Economic Factors in Secession Economics and the Union Victory Conclusion What event triggered the increase in immigration to the United States from Europe after 1815?What event triggered the increase in immigration to the United States from Europe after 1815? The end of the Napoleonic Wars in Europe.
For what reasons was merchant capitalism in decline in the mid 1800s?For what reasons was merchant capitalism in decline in the mid-1800s? -There were greater opportunities for profit in manufacturing than in trade.
How did northern merchants benefit from the cotton trade quizlet?Northern merchants/manufacturers participated in slave economy and shared its profits. How did northerners benefit from the slave trade and cotton? - Money earned in the cotton trade helped finance industrial development and internal improvements in the N.
Which of the following immigrant groups came to the US in the late 19th century seeking economic opportunities?Identify why the following immigrant groups came to America in the nineteenth century. German: They were skilled craftsmen seeking to take advantage of economic opportunities and to establish themselves as shopkeepers or farmers.
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