Inventions
What invention led to the growth of slavery?
The cotton gin.
The canal that opened the West.
Name one invention that made life easier.
sewing machine
ice box
clock
What British mechanic memorized the plans for a textile mill and brought them to the U.S.?
How many players are on a baseball team?
9
Who invented the idea of interchangable parts?
Eli Whitney
What was Gibbons v Ogden?
How did expansion of the railroads impact the development of the U.S.?
Made shipping easier and decreased the cost.
What did immigrants provide for the Industrial Revolution?
new technology
a cheap labor force
new types of food
cheap labor
What is the record for most wins in an NBA season and what team holds the record?
73
Golden State
Who invented the telegraph?
Samuel Morse
What region of the country had the most miles of railroad track.
The North
What affect did the Industrial Revolution have on women?
They moved from rural to urban areas.
What factor created a surge of Irish immigration?
What is the only NFL team to go undefeated in a season?
1972 Miami Dolphins
Invented the steel plow.
Who is John Deere?
What powered railroads and riverboats?
Steam
How did steamboats affect the growth of the economy?
The cost of transporting goods decreased/
What event served as a catalyst for the Industrial Revolution?
The War of 1812
What NBA player was known as the "Worm"?
Dennis Rodman
Invented the mechanical reaper.
Who is Cyrus McCormick?
Tom Thumb
Where did Irish immigrants mainly work in the mid 19th century?
factories
canals
railroads
factories
Fur traders and trappers.
Who were mountain men?
What is it called in bowling when you get three strikes in a row?
a turkey