Which of the following is an example of how slavery was opposed and combated in the United States in the years leading up to the Civil War (1800-1860)?
Abolitionist groups were formed throughout the Northern states.
Anti-slavery newspapers were established.
The Underground Railroad helped thousands of slaves escape to freedom in the Northern states and Canada.
All of these are examples of how slavery was opposed in the United States leading up to the Civil War.

How did government policies contribute to the beginning of the industrial revolution in great britain? o a. the british government passed laws that prevented any businesses outside the country from learning about manufacturing innovations. b. the british government established factories that produced industrial goods at low prices. c. the british government broke up joint stock companies to promote competition. d. the british government paid a large percentage of the wages earned by industrial workers.

2. what was the significance of the british reform act of 1832? members of the middle class were permitted to run for parliament. members of the working class demanded and received better living conditions. voters were given the right to vote by secret ballot, farm workers, factory workers, and women were given the right to vote.

The brought textile workers and an machinery together in the same location. a. agricultural revolution. b. mass production system. c. factory system. d. mass transit system.