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Other inventions followed. In 1793 Eli Whitney invented the cotton gin. It quickly and easily removed the seeds from picked cotton and allowed a huge increase in cotton production.

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the methods or processes used to make goods and services

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In 1769 he explored a Native American trail through the Appalachian Mountains.

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British factories often had more advanced technology and methods than American factories. The British turned out goods of higher quality and at a lower price than goods made in the United States. Naturally, buyers preferred these goods. Which led to American manufacturers calling for high tariffs to protect their growing industries.

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sole control of an industry

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In 1822 four European nations—France, Austria, Russia, and Prussia—discussed a plan to help Spain regain its American holdings.

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The Convention of 1818 set the northern boundary of the Louisiana Territory between the United States and Canada at the 49th parallel.

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Spain gave up control of all claims and ownership to both East and West Florida.

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Clay's American System aimed to help the economy in each section of the country and increase the power of the federal government.

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A road requested by Ohio that was meant to connect the east and the west but the construction was halted a year after it was started because of the war of 1812 and was completed in 1818.

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The absence of a national bank meant the federal government had no safe place to keep its funds. After the First Bank closed, many state banks had acted unwisely. They made too many loans and allowed too much money into circulation. The Second Bank of the United States restored order to the money supply, helping American businesses to grow.

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The compromise drew a line west from the southern boundary of Missouri—at 36°30' N latitude. The compromise blocked slavery north of the line but permitted it south of the line.

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the United States and Britain agreed to limit the number of armed naval vessels on the Great Lakes.

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rivalry based on the special interests of different areas

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a strong sense of devotion to one’s country; a feeling of intense loyalty to a country or group