Rip Van Winkle State

Rip Van Winkle State

8th Grade

10 Qs

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Rip Van Winkle State

Rip Van Winkle State

Assessment

Quiz

History

8th Grade

Medium

Created by

Jordan Butner

Used 3+ times

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10 questions

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was the primary focus of North Carolina's economy in the early 1800s?

Manufacturing

Farming

Mining

Fishing

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Why did many families in North Carolina prioritize farm work over education in the early 1800s?

They believed education was unnecessary.

They needed children to help with farm work.

Schools were too far away.

Education was too expensive.

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Explain how North Carolina's geography contributed to its isolation in the early 1800s.

The state had many large cities.

The geography made travel and communication difficult.

The state was surrounded by mountains.

The geography encouraged trade and social gatherings.

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was one reason why North Carolina's economy did not grow as fast as other states?

Lack of natural resources

Focus on large farms with enslaved labor

High taxes on businesses

Over-reliance on technology

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Describe the impact of poor soil on North Carolina farmers in the early 1800s.

It led to increased crop production.

It caused farmers to move to other states.

It made farming easier and more profitable.

It had no significant impact.

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was a major challenge for transportation in North Carolina during the early 1800s?

Lack of vehicles

Poor roads and weak bridges

Expensive tolls

Overcrowded highways

7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How did the political power distribution in North Carolina affect the western part of the state?

The west had more representatives than the east.

The west had less political power despite having more people.

The west controlled the state legislature.

The west had equal power with the east.

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