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The 19th century refers to the period between January 1, 1801, and December 31, 1900. It is also known as the '1800s' and spans major historical events such as industrialization, westward expansion, Civil War, Reconstruction era, and abolitionist movements.

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Which technological innovation helped transform the communications during the 19th century?
What was a major effect of American expansion westward during the 19th century?
Which amongst these was a continuous element in the American economy throughout the 19th century?
Which aspect of the Revolutionary War indirectly influenced American infrastructure development in the 19th century?
What invention in the early 19th century revolutionized transportation and commerce in the United States?
What technological innovation was instrumental in westward expansion during the 19th century?
Which of the following principles has consistently shaped U.S. foreign policy since the 19th century?
What societal shift is seen both during the Second Great Awakening at the beginning of the 19th century and the civil rights movement of the mid-20th century?
Which technological innovation during the 19th century had a significant impact on the expansion of American westward?
What principle aided in the growth of Democracy during the 19th century?
What concept consistently influenced the expansion of democracy in the 19th century?
Which technological innovation greatly affected the agricultural economy of the Southern United States in the 19th century?
How did the Second Great Awakening influence social reform movements in the 19th Century?
Who among the following reformers is closely associated with the public school movement in the 19th century?
Which technological innovation greatly spurred Western settlement during the 19th century?
Which law passed in the 19th century led to increased tensions over slavery in new territories?
How did Manifest Destiny ideology in the 19th century mirror the expansionist sentiments prevalent during the Cold War?
Which social conflict contributed most directly to the development of the Middle Class in the United States during the 19th century?
Which event significantly contributed to the development of the middle class in the United States during the 19th century?
What technological breakthrough during the 19th century greatly boosted agriculture in the American Midwestern states?

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