Chapter 11 Growth and Expansion

Why does the Industrial Revolution mark a historic change in the country?

• People left farms to work in factories and mills

• Farmers began selling large amounts of crops.

• Workers began producing electrical appliances.

• The government began taxing workers on their wages.

How did the cotton gin speed up the production of cotton?

• It planted cotton

• It picked cotton

• It removed the seeds from cotton

• It spun cotton into thread

Tasked with making muskets for the government, Eli Whitney developed the idea of ________ ________ to successfully complete the job.

• Expensive parts

• Imported parts

• Custom parts

• Interchangeable parts

Why was Samuel Slater important to the Industrial Revolution in the United States?

• He revolutionized factories with assembly lines.

• He ran a successful steamboat service

• He memorized the design of machines in British factories and brought their secrets to the U.S.

• He invented the cotton gin and spearheaded the growth of the textile industry in the south.

Which geographic feature was MOST important for the growth of US cities?

• Mountains

• Rivers

• Farmland

• Plains

What was one serious danger of living in a city during the early 1800's

• Threat of fire

• Paved roads with heavy traffic

• Plenty of affordable housing

• No access to food

Who explored th "Warrior's Path" through the Appalachian Mountains?

• Daniel Boone

• George Washington

• Lewis and Clark

• Robert Fulton

What was one disadvantage of river travel?

• Boats limited to small loads

• Very expensive

• Travel upstream was slow.

• Horses often sank in the muddy river bottoms

How were turnpikes funded (paid for)?

• By taxes on those that owned the land

• Gifts from large corporations

• By tolls paid by travelers

• By the government

To enhance travel between East and West, the government of New York State funded the construction of the _________ ______.

• St. Lawernce Seaway

• Erie Canal

• Wilderness Road

• Route 192