Differences between the north and south

What effect did the cotton gin have on cotton?

• Cotton was more expensive.
• Cotton could not be produce quickly.
• Cotton was made cheaper.
• The value of cotton decreased.

The shift from the hand crafted system to machine technology and factories is called:

• Urbanization
• Revolution
• Industrialization
• Civilization

The Southern economy was based on which of the following?

• Agriculture
• Trade
• Industrialism
  
• None of the above
  

How did cotton relate to slavery?

• The desire to grow more cotton led to increased slavery
• It did not relate to slavery
• All slaves were required to grow cotton
• Cotton was traded for slaves in Africa

Which area of the U.S. had the most miles of railroads?

• East
• West
• South
• North

Why was cotton considered "king" in the south?

• The creation of the cotton gin increased production and profitability
• Cotton had been the most profitable southern crop since colonial times
• The North was willing to trade for cotton but not other crops
• Everyone needs cotton

Which of these best describes the Industrial Revolution?

• a conflict between factory owners in cities
• Products were being made in factories and not at home
• a decrease in immigrant labor and an increase in slave labor
• a change from privately owned businesses to government-controlled businesses

Why were textile mills built near rivers?

• Rivers provided power to operate the mills.
• Rivers provided transportation for employees of the mills.
• Textile mills were built near population centers.
• Textile mills provided cloth for factories near the rivers.

How were goods primarily transported in the South?

• Air
• Rail
• River
• Road

The economy of the North was based on which of these?

• Mining
• Banking
• Agriculture
• Industry