Lesson 21 Quizs

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

• mining
• banking
• agriculture
• shipbuilding

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

• Cotton mills moved to the South.
• Cotton exports to Europe declined.
• Cotton farmers no longer needed slaves.
• Cotton became the South's most important crop.

What was a major reason for the South's reliance on agriculture during the 19th century?

• Government incentives for industrialization

• High demand for manufactured goods

• Favorable climate and soil for farming

• Abundant natural resources for mining

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

• One is poor while the other is wealthy.
• One employs slaves and the other employs immigrants.
• One works to support a family while the other works to make money.
• One favors policies that support farming and the other favors policies that support factories.

Why did immigrants settle in the North?

• Free land

• Jobs in mills and factories

• Good climate

• Good rail system

How did the Southern economy's focus on agriculture affect its urban development?

• Increased investment in urban infrastructure

• Led to rapid growth of large cities

• Resulted in fewer urban centers compared to the North

• Encouraged the development of diverse industries

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

• They did not buy manufactured goods.
• They put their money in land and slaves.
• They thought mills and factories caused pollution.
• They preferred the lifestyle of small family farmers.

How were goods primarily transported in the South?

• by air
• by rail
• by river
• by road

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

• They thought taxes would need to be raised.
• They thought these improvements were dangerous.
• They thought these improvements were unnecessary.
• They thought these improvements would benefit only Northern states.

Why were textile mills built near rivers?

• Rivers provided power to operate the mills.
• Rivers provided transportation for employees of the mills.
• Textile mills were built near population centers.
• Textile mills provided cloth for factories near the rivers.