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Unit 7
Industrial Revolution
Question | Answer |
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The growth of railroads during the 19th century affected U.S. businesses by? | Opening new markets out west for goods |
During the Industrial Revolution, which region had an increase in factory work? | North |
During the Industrial Revolution, which region had an increase in agricultural production (particularly cotton)? | South |
What invention by Eli Whitney increased mass production in factories? | Interchangeable parts |
Who invented the steamboat and when? | Robert Fulton, 1807 |
How did the cotton gin impact slavery? | Increased slavery in the South |
U.S. women migrated from the rural areas to cities to work in? | Textile mills |
Which region saw an increased growth in railroads? | North |
Which invention by Samuel Morse improved communication throughout the U.S.? | Telegraph |
Who invented the cotton gin and when? | Eli Whitney, 1793 |