4-6.1 Differences of the North & South

Which describes the economy of the South?

• plantations; dependent on slavery
• industry; not dependent on slavery

The illustration describes the geography of which portion of the US? 

• North
• South

Which describes the economy of the North?

• plantations; dependent on slavery

• factories; dependent on slavery

• plantations; not dependent on slavery

• factories; not dependent on slavery

Which describes the geography of the South?

• rocky soil
• short growing season
• rich soil with long growing season
• tropical climate with many mountains 

The image most likely shows the geography of the _________. 

• North
• South

Why were there more slaves in the South than the North?

• Their economy depended on slave labor
• Slaves were treated better in the South
• Slaves were banned to live in the North
• Slaves made more money in the South

In the North and South, which group was more likely to receive an education?

• any person who was white
• only the "white elites" 
• only white men
• any person could receive an education