Exporting cotton to the world

Exporting cotton to the world

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Geography, History, Business

9th - 10th Grade

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The video discusses the historical trade routes used in the 19th century, focusing on the transportation of goods like corn, oats, tobacco, whiskey, hemp, potatoes, pork, and flour down the Missouri and Ohio rivers. It highlights the significance of cotton as a major commodity, with millions of bales transported down the river to places like Liverpool. The video also mentions the role of states like Alabama, Mississippi, and Louisiana in this trade network.

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which rivers were used to transport corn and oats?

Missouri and Ohio

Missouri and Mississippi

Mississippi and Ohio

Ohio and Tennessee

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which city is mentioned as a starting point for commerce down the river?

New Orleans

Memphis

Chicago

Pittsburgh

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How many bales of cotton were rolled down the river in 1860?

One million

Two million

Three million

Four million

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which of the following was a destination for the cotton bales?

Berlin

New York

Paris

Liverpool

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

From which state was cotton NOT mentioned as being rolled off?

Georgia

Louisiana

Mississippi

Alabama