North vs. South

What was a major reason why the North in the United States was more industrialized than the South during the antebellum period?

• The North had more universities.

• The North had a warmer climate.

• The North had more natural resources like iron and copper.

• The North had larger plantations.

Which city was the largest in the Northern United States by 1860?

• Philadelphia

• New York City

• Detroit

• Boston

How did the percentage of laborers working in agriculture change in the North between 1800 and 1860?

• Increased from 40% to 70%

• Decreased from 70% to 40%

• Remained constant at 50%

• Increased from 30% to 60%

What transportation advantage did the North have over the South?

• More horses and carriages

• More railroad tracks

• Larger ports for shipping

• Better trails

Which of the following was a main characteristic of the economy of the South?

• Industrial development

• Vast farmland and fertile soil

• Urbanization

• Technological advancements

Which city was the most populated in the Southern United States and served as a major transportation hub?

• Charleston

• Atlanta

• New Orleans

• Mobile

By 1860, how did the number of enslaved and free blacks in the South compare to the number of whites?

• There were more blacks than whites

• There were about half as many blacks as whites

• There were about as many blacks as whites

• There were twice as many whites as blacks

What was a major economic activity in the North during the early 1800s?

• Textile manufacturing

• Fishing

• Farming

• Mining

This region’s economy was based on cash crops and plantation agriculture.

• North

• South

This region’s economy had more manufacturing.

• North

• South