south
who invented the cotton gin?
eli whitney
whats the cotton belt?
a region that made the most cotton in the US during the mid 1800's.
climate in the north:
Warm summers and snowy cold winters, growing season is much shorter. Farming is difficult.
how did people make money in the south?
The economy was based on agriculture. Crops like cotton tobacco, sugar canes, rice, and indigo were common and were grown abundantly. These crops made a lot of money for the farmers to sell. The south economy was also mainly based on slaves.
education and religion in the North
Public education was available for people, a small number of boys made it to high school, and college was mainly for rich people. The poorest in society was helped with public education, they were less religious, and more educated.
when was the cotton gin invented?
1793
what are yeomen
Small farm owners who owned few to no slaves. They took pride in their work and would work alongside their slaves. This was the poorest class in southern society.
climate in south:
Warm and sunny, with long hot humid summers and mild winters along with heavy rainfalls. Soil is also fertile.
population of the north
Between 1800 and 1860 population ascended from 5 million to 31 million. This is due to immigration from the Germans, Irish, and other Europeans immigrants. Very urban, cities were dirty due to factories.
education and religion in the South
There were few schools and churches since education and religion were not very organized. Children from plantation owners were mainly the only ones who got a good education.
what did the cotton gin do?
remove seeds from cotton.
whats a factor
A crop broker who managed the trade between southern planters and their customers.
geography of the north, landscapes
Rocky and hilly, along with flat land.
population and people of the south
By 1860 the total population about the South reached 12 million people whether they were farmers/planters or enslaved people. 4 million of these people were slaves. People lived on farms.
what did eli whitney invent?
eli whitney invented the cotton gin to separate seeds from cotton, and interchangeable parts for guns.
what are planters?
upper middle class of wealthy gentlemen farmers who were well educated, politically wise and generally came from successful families. Holding more than 20 enslaved people.
antebellum meaning:
Occurring or existing before the American Civil War.
geography of the south landscape
Boarded by the Atlantic Ocean and the Gulf of Mexico and has slow-moving rivers.
transportation in the North:
Railroads made a big impact on the North. Railroads were primarily placed in the North and were used to get to different sides. Canals were also common, art and media thrived.
what states did the cotton belt reach?
Texas, Louisiana, Mississipi, Alabama, North Carolina, South Carolina, Florida, Tennessee, Montana, Arkansas, and Virginia.
whats a cash crop?
Growing crops that are planted for the purpose of selling on the market or for export (send to another country for sale) to make profit.
how did people make money in the north?
They set up business and commercial centers that have shipping, coal mining, and lumber. Manufacturing and Textile factories were big and made widely.
transportation in the South:
Railroads spread across the Southern areas. Steamboats were also in the South. The railroads were not as expensive as they were in the North.