Geography
Describe the geography of the south
Good soil, rich land, warm climate, good for crops
What type of economy does the South rely on?
The South relied on agriculture and farming for its economy
What is the South's main transportation?
River travel
Why did the society of the South not want black and poor people to go to school?
They thought it could poison society
How is the Southern climate compared to the Northern climate?
The Southern climate was warmer than the Northern climate
What machine was invented to make separating the seeds from cotton easier?
The cotton gin
How did the steamboats impact transportation on water?
They could go down and upstream
How did they measure wealthy white men instead of using money?
They measured by how much property they had
Why do crops grow really well here
The soil is very fertile and good for plants, the climate is warm and good to grow
What is the main crop in the South.
Cotton
What vehicles did they use to travel on the rivers
Steamboats and boats
What group of people were at the top of society?
Wealthy white men that owned property
Name two natural features of the south?
Coastal Plains, Swamps, Really Well Soil
The South is industrialized:
True or False
False
Does the south use railroads less than the the north
It is not worth it for the South, they thought it only helped the North
What were the laws that controlled slaves?
Slave codes
Describe why the geography is good for farming?
It has a warm climate, fertile soil, and good land
Who invented the cotton gin?
Eli Whitney
Why does the south use downstream transportation more than railroads?
They had more port cities and it was better for trade
What fraction of the black people in the South were free?
1/10