Quiz: North's Econ. & People

Which of the following were inventions/developments that improved transportation in the North during the early 1800's?

• clipper ships
• railroads/steam locomotive
• steamboat
• all of the above

Which of the following were inventions during the early 1800's that helped farmers produce more crops in the North? (check ALL boxes that are correct)

• steel-tipped plow
• mechanical reaper
• thresher
• tractor

What is the telegraph?

• an apparatus that was used to shorten the voyage across the ocean
• an apparatus that uses electric signals to transmit/send messages
• an apparatus used to power a steam locomotive
• an apparatus used to help children graduate from school

Which of the following were working conditions in early factories? (check ALL boxes that are correct)

• long work days (12-14 hours)
• workers' rights were protected by good laws
• low pay - workers did not make a lot of money
• good pay - people could make a lot of money
• dangerous - accidents were common

Which of the following were "pull" factors that attracted immigrants to the U.S.? (check ALL that are correct)

• government payments
• freedom
• rights
• economic opportunity (jobs or land)
• a better life

From what two nations/countries did MOST immigrants come to America in 1840-1860?

• Russia and France
• Ireland and England
• Germany and Ireland
• Germany and Russia

What was the original mode of transportation in the North during the early 1800's?

• steamboat

• bicycle

• hot air balloon

• horse-drawn carriage

Which transportation method played a crucial role in the industrialization of the North during the early 1800's?

• railroad

• canoe

• horse and carriage

• hot air balloon

What invention/development revolutionized transportation in the North during the early 1800's?

• bicycle

• horse and carriage

• steamboat

• hot air balloon