Life in the North and South

Slaves in the _________ lived together in large communities and developed rich cultures with words, foods, and music.

• North

• South

Which describes WHY the ways of life in the North and South were so different? (hint: remember your science weather terms!)

• weather

• soil quality

• hills/mountains

• climate

The region where most crops were grown:

• the North.

• the South.

Where were plantations located for the most part?

• North

• South

What did many Southerners fear when Abraham Lincoln was elected president of the United States?

• Losing their land

• Losing slavery

• Losing their families

• Losing their crops

Which region had a more industrial economy during the 19th century?

• North

• South

• East

• West

What was a major cash crop in the Southern United States during the 1800s?

• Wheat

• Corn

• Cotton

• Rice

Which region was known for its large plantations and reliance on slave labor?

• North

• South

• Midwest

• West

Which region had a more diverse immigrant population in the 19th century?

• North

• South

• East

• West

What was a common form of transportation in the North during the 19th century?

• Steamboats

• Railroads

• Horse-drawn carriages

• Bicycles