SS Ch.11 Vocab. Review

Front

In a system of ________________________, materials are privately owned by individuals, not the government.

Back

capitalism

Front

Thomas Edison received over 1,000 patents for his ideas and inventions.

Back

patents

Front

American citizens can choose what to produce, purchase, or sell because of the __________ system.

Back

free-enterprise

Front

As _________________________ changes, our work improves.

Back

technology

Front

Driving to New York incurs over $8.00 in tolls on the _____________.

Back

turnpike

Front

To create a faster trade route, a _________________ was dug to link the Great Lakes with the Hudson River and Atlantic Ocean.

Back

canal

Front

In the 1970s, the Bell Telephone system had a ____________ as the sole provider of phone service.

Back

monopoly

Front

In 1848, Mexico was forced to give up California to the U.S.

Back

cede

Front

Differences in Northern and Southern lifestyles led to increased ___________________ and a civil War.

Back

sectionalism

Front

Many items today are produced with ______________________ so that if a part breaks, it can be replaced without needing to replace the entire item.

Back

interchangeable parts