The Worlds of North and South

The geography of the South supported the growing of cash crops in all of these ways EXCEPT

• Favorable soil conditions
• it had fast-moving rivers as a source of power.

• Abundant water supply

The economy in the South was based on which of these?

• Fishing
• Agriculture
• Manufacturing

How did the invention of the cotton gin impact the South?

• Cotton became the South's most important crop.

• The invention of the cotton gin led to a decrease in cotton production in the South
• The invention of the cotton gin had no impact on the South

Which of these best describes the Industrial Revolution?

• A time of political unrest in the early 20th century
• A movement focused on environmental conservation in the 21st century
• a shift from handmade products to machine-made products

Which invention belongs in the blank box?

• reaper

• Steamboat

• powerloom

Why were textile mills built near rivers?

• To provide a habitat for fish
• To enjoy the scenic view
• Rivers provided power to operate the mills.

Which of these best describes the difference between an agrarian and an industrialist in the 1800s?

• An agrarian and an industrialist both rely on agriculture for their livelihood.
• An agrarian focuses on manufacturing and industry, while an industrialist relies on agriculture for their livelihood.
• One favors policies that support farming and the other favors policies that support factories.

Unlike the North, why did Southerners invest little money in mills and factories?

• Lack of interest in industrialization
• Preference for investing in agriculture
• They put their money in land and slaves.

By 1850, which of these was the most efficient way to move goods in the North?

• Canals
• Horse-drawn wagons
• Railroads

Why did the South oppose laws to provide federal money for internal improvements, such as roads and canals?

• The South wanted to focus on agriculture instead
• The South believed it would lead to increased taxes
• They thought these improvements would benefit only Northern states.