8th Grade Social Studies STAAR Review Pt2

Front

What was a result of the War of 1812?

Back

Manufacturing increased in America after the war

Front

After the invention of the cotton gin....

Back

Slavery and the production of cotton increased

Front

What were some effects of the creation of interchangeable parts in America?

Back

The production of the telegraph, the steamboat, and the cotton gin increased.

Front

Which new system replaced Mercantilism under British Rule?

Back

Free Enterprise

Front

Where did women get their first jobs in the city?

Back

Textile Mills

Front

These are man made rivers created to move goods more efficiently: Railroads, Canals, Covered Wagons, Cars

Back

Canals

Front

What was the effect of Steamboats in the USA?

Back

Allowed for more efficient movement of goods

Front

Samuel Morse invented the.....

Back

Telegraph to increase the flow of information across the country

Front

What is the term used for people moving from the farms to the city in the mid 19th century?

Back

Urbanization

Front

Why did the Irish come to America?

Back

Because of a country-wide potato famine