John Deere by amechinwandu17

What was Deere's job before selling his plow?

• Carpenter

• Tailor

• Blacksmith

• Farm Hand

Where di Deere originally live?

• New York

• Virginia

• Vermont

• Ohio

What was the purpose of Deere's creation of an improved plow?

• To create a plow which could be easily produced

• To create a stronger plow for the tougher western soil

• To create a more portable plow for settlers moving west

When did John Deere sell his first plow?

• 1840

• 1825

• 1858

• 1838

What made Deere's plow different from his competitors?

• The use of steel instead of iron

• The care and detail put into the plows

• The cost of the plow

• Required less force to pull through soil

What was the purpose of moving to the Mississippi river?

• To move away from his struggling business

• To open a shop to sell his agricultural products

• To move further west with the settlers he was selling to

• To open up a blacksmiths forge

What aspect of the 1800's US allowed Deere's plow production to be successful?

• Slave Labor

• Expanse West

• American Labor Movement

• Industrial Revolution

What was a major impact of Deere's plow on farmers of the day?

• Allowed frontier soil to be tilled easier

• Set up the first place for farmers to buy a plow quickly

• Created a cheap way to buy a plow

What impact did Deere's plow have on society as a whole?

• Allowed western expansion to grow greatly

• Made life in the west easier for all who lived there

• Led to a massive increase in the US population

• Increased crop production all over the US

What public office did Deere hold?

• City Council

• Governor

• Senate

• Mayor