Economy
This event caused the north to make many people stop farming and go work in mills/factories
The Industrial Revolution
The steam engine was used to power what 2 forms of Transportation?
Boat and Train
The Industrial Revolution went through the South before the 1860s.
True or False
False
An abolitionist is someone who wants to keep slavery
True or False
What was the main reason immigrants wanted to come to America in the 1800's?
For job Opportunities
This two word phrase symbolized the South’s belief that cotton was so powerful and essential to their economy
What is "King Cotton"?
What did Eli Whitney invent?
The Cotton Gin that sparked mass production of Cotton
What were the wealthiest members of the Southern Society called?
Who are Planters or Plantation Owners?
How did Harriet Tubman get a head injury that caused Narcolepsy?
A 2 lb weight struck her head
Who were Nativists in America?
People who resent immigration
Both North and South had agriculture during the 1800's, which region produced rice,indigo, tobacco.
The South
This invention was used on farms powered by animals to cut crops and roll them
The Mechanical Reaper
This term was used to describe powerful 1800's businessmen who were seen as greedy and ruthless, often taking advantage of workers and crushing competition to get rich
Robber Barons
Describe what the Underground Railroad is...
A Secret Network of routes, safe houses and individuals who helped enslaved African Americans escape to the free states
What is the Great Irish Famine?
Famine on Potatoes in Ireland
Because of poor working conditions and many women were paid less than men and were taken advantage of, How did Americans respond?
What invention created by Edmund Cartwright, weaved yarn/cloth together to make textiles like clothing?
The Power Loom
What percentage of white southerners did not own slaves?
what is 75%?
Two word term used to keep slaves from running away or rebelling (ex. reading or writing)
Other than personal belongings and family, what do immigrants bring with them to America? (name at least 2/3)
Languages, Culture and religions
What year did the Industrial Revolution start in the United States?
What year was the Steam Train created?
1804
What percentage of Railroads were in the North? (I will give you 5% leeway over or under)
This religious movement inspired more people in the North to speak out against slavery in the early 1800s.
What is the Second Great Awakening?
What were the push factors for Germans leaving their country? (Name both for x2 points)
Religious freedom and failed German Revolutions