The "American System of Manufactures

question 67

Multiple Choice

The "American System of manufactures":

• A) owed a great deal to Eli Terry's development of interchangeable parts in clockmaking.
• B) originated among entrepreneurs in the Old Northwest before spreading to New England.
• C) referred to the production of specialty handmade goods by highly skilled artisans.
• D) was centered entirely on agricultural machinery.

---

Definitions:

Self-efficacy

A person's confidence in their ability to carry out actions needed to achieve specific outcomes.

Behavioral Analysis

The study and examination of individuals' actions and reactions in various environments to understand the underlying motives, characteristics, or patterns.

Social Learning

A theory that suggests people learn new behaviors through observation and imitation of others.

Accelerated Cognitive Development

A faster-than-average rate of growth in mental capabilities during childhood.