Ch. 13-1 FLASHCARD: The North's Economy

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Which of these is NOT a phase of industrialization?
Dividing tasks among workers by manufacturers,
Building factories by manufacturers,
Building railroads by manufacturers,
Using machinery to perform some of the work in factories

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Building railroads by manufacturers

Answer explanation

The correct choice is 'Manufacturers built railroads'. This is not a phase of industrialization because it is a transportation infrastructure development, not a direct phase of the manufacturing process.

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He designed and built a reliable steamboat.

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Robert Fulton

Answer explanation

Robert Fulton designed and built a reliable steamboat, named the Clarmont.

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He designed and built the first American steam locomotive.

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Peter Cooper

Answer explanation

Peter Cooper designed and built the first American steam locomotive, named the Tom Thumb.

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Who invented the steel-tipped plow?

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John Deere

Answer explanation

The steel-tipped plow was invented by John Deere, allowing pioneers to plow the tough sod of the midwestern states.

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Who invented the sewing machine?

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Elias Howe

Answer explanation

The sewing machine was invented by Elias Howe. He revolutionized the textile industry with his invention, which greatly increased efficiency and productivity in garment production.

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Which section of the U.S. had the most miles of railroad tracks? Options: North, South, West, New England

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North

Answer explanation

The North section of the U.S. had a great deal more miles of railroad tracks than the other sections of the country.

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He developed a code of dashes and dots to communicate via the telegraph.

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Samuel Morse

Answer explanation

Samuel Morse developed Morse code, a code of dashes and dots that represent letters, to communicate via the telegraph.

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What term refers to new ideas or methods in industry?

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Innovation

Answer explanation

Innovation refers to new ideas or methods in industry.

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A device that uses electrical signals to transmit messages.

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Telegraph

Answer explanation

The correct choice is the Telegraph. It is a device that uses electrical signals to transmit messages. Telegraph messages were sent in a series of dots and dashes known as Morse Code.

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This agricultural innovation harvested grain much faster.

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Mechanical reaper

Answer explanation

The mechanical reaper revolutionized agriculture by harvesting grain much faster than traditional methods.