Innovations That Changed History 8.27a lvl 2/3

Which invention made it easier to transport goods along rivers in the early 1800s?

• Telegraph

• Steamboat

• Cotton gin

• Interchangeable parts

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What was the main purpose of the cotton gin?

• To send messages quickly

• To clean cotton more efficiently

• To power factories

• To transport people

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How did interchangeable parts change manufacturing?

• Made products more expensive

• Allowed for easier repair and mass production

• Slowed down production

• Increased the need for skilled labor

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Which technological innovation allowed people to communicate over long distances quickly in the 1800s?

• Steamboat

• Cotton gin

• Telegraph

• Interchangeable parts

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What effect did the steamboat have on trade in the United States?

• It made trade slower

• It improved trade by making river travel faster

• It replaced railroads

• It increased the cost of shipping

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Why were interchangeable parts important for the growth of factories?

• They made each product unique

• They allowed for faster assembly and repair

• They required more skilled workers

• They slowed down production

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Which invention most directly increased cotton production in the South?

• Steamboat

• Cotton gin

• Telegraph

• Interchangeable parts

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How did the telegraph affect business in the United States?

• It slowed down communication

• It allowed businesses to communicate quickly over long distances

• It made transportation easier

• It increased the cost of goods

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Which innovation helped factories produce goods more efficiently?

• Steamboat

• Interchangeable parts

• Cotton gin

• Telegraph

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What was one effect of the cotton gin on slavery in the United States?

• It decreased the need for slaves

• It increased the demand for slave labor

• It ended slavery

• It had no effect

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