Pre-Civil War Economic Activities and Factors REVIEW

What was the main economic activity in the South before the Civil War?

• Manufacturing

• Farming

• Mining

• Fishing

Which region had cities like Boston that were buzzing with factories?

• The South

• The West

• The North

• The East

What did Southern plantation owners want to protect by opposing tariffs?

• Cheaper foreign goods

• Local manufacturing

• Mining rights

• Fishing territories

What was a major factor that led to the Civil War according to the CLOZE Read last week?

• Disagreement over tariffs

• Dispute over fishing rights

• Conflict over mining territories

• Argument about local manufacturing

Why was cotton such an important crop in the South during the 1860s?

• It was the only crop that could grow in the South.

• It was a major export that supported the Southern economy.

• It was used primarily for local consumption.

• It was the main food source for the Southern population.

What were the main differences between life in the North and life in the South?

• The North was primarily agricultural, while the South was industrial.

• The North had a warmer climate, while the South had a colder climate.

• The North was more industrialized, while the South was more agricultural.

• The North relied on slave labor, while the South did not.

Why did people in the North dislike the law lowering tariffs?

• It increased the cost of imported goods.

• It decreased the competitiveness of Northern industries.

• It favored Southern agricultural products.

• It led to higher taxes in the North.

How did the South feel about lower tariffs, and why?

• They opposed them because they increased the cost of goods.

• They supported them because they reduced the cost of imported goods.

• They were indifferent because tariffs did not affect them.

• They disliked them because they favored Northern industries.

What is sectionalism, and why was it a problem for the United States?

• It was a focus on national unity, which led to peace.

• It was a focus on regional interests, which led to division.

• It was a focus on international trade, which led to economic growth.

• It was a focus on technological advancement, which led to innovation.

How did the disagreements between the North and South contribute to the Civil War?

• They led to increased cooperation and unity.

• They caused economic prosperity in both regions.

• They intensified regional tensions and conflicts.

• They resulted in peaceful negotiations and resolutions.