Flashcard on North and South Issues

Front

What issue separated people in the North and South?

Back

slavery

Front

Who invented the cotton gin?

Back

Eli Whitney

Front

What was a drawback of the flatboat?

Back

It could not travel upstream.

Front

Which invention changed the way Americans traveled on land and water? Options: railcar, turnpike, paddle wheel, steam engine

Back

steam engine

Front

What advantage did railroads have over stagecoaches?

Back

They were faster.

Front

What was a major economic activity in the Southern United States during the 19th century?

Back

Agriculture

Front

What was a common mode of transportation for goods in the early 1800s?

Back

Canal boat

Front

What was a significant impact of the steam engine on industry?

Back

It increased the speed of production.

Front

Which crop was most associated with the Southern economy in the 19th century?

Back

Cotton

Front

What was a primary reason for the construction of boats in the early 1800s?

Back

To facilitate the movement of goods