Economic Impact of Slavery Flashcards

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How did the assembly-line process used in factories change the nature of work? (Select all that apply)

Factories required many workers. (correct)

Production speed increased.

Factory owners hired unskilled laborers. (correct)

Workers needed advanced skills.

How did corporations help spread industrialization in the North?

They allowed investors to build factories that hired many workers and used new technologies.

The cotton gin __________ the demand for cotton.

increased

What percentage of white Southerners were slaveholders in 1830?

25% Signup and view all the answers

How many white Southerners defended slavery?

most Signup and view all the answers

How did slavery support the class structure in the South?

Slaveholders enjoyed a privileged lifestyle because of slavery. Signup and view all the answers

Which was the most important cash crop in the South in the 1800s?

cotton Signup and view all the answers

By 1840, how much cotton did the United States produce per year because of changes in technology?

about 1.3 million bales Signup and view all the answers

In what way was the South a paternalistic society during the days of slavery?

Slaveholders believed they helped enslaved people by providing food, shelter, and clothing while relieving them of responsibility. Signup and view all the answers

In the early and mid-1800s, how did the economies of the Northern and Southern states compare?

The North was industrialized, while the South was more agricultural. Signup and view all the answers

During the Industrial Revolution, how did innovations in technology affect the use of slave labor in the United States?

Innovations in agricultural technology increased the production of cotton. As a result, Southern plantations needed greater numbers of enslaved workers. Signup and view all the answers

Before the introduction of new agricultural technology during the Industrial Revolution, what was the method of work on Southern plantations?

Work on Southern plantations was done by hand, which limited how much cotton could be grown. Signup and view all the answers

The first textile factory workers in the United States were predominantly ______.

young women. Signup and view all the answers

In the early and mid-1800s, much of the Southern economy depended on ______.

labor provided by enslaved workers. Signup and view all the answers

Which is Eli Whitney known for?

inventing the cotton gin Signup and view all the answers

Which best explains how the invention of corporations contributed to the economy in the 1800s?

Corporations allowed investors to invest without putting their personal property at risk, fueling the growth of new businesses. Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

Economic Impact of Slavery and Industrialization

The assembly-line process in factories increased efficiency and required many unskilled laborers, transforming the workforce dynamics.
Corporations played a pivotal role in spreading industrialization in the North by enabling investors to fund factories that utilized advanced technologies and employed numerous workers.
The invention of the cotton gin significantly increased the demand for cotton in the economy.
In 1830, approximately 25% of white Southerners were slaveholders, indicating a concentrated ownership of slaves.
A vast majority of white Southerners defended the institution of slavery, showcasing its deep-rooted acceptance in society.
Slavery reinforced the class structure in the South, allowing slaveholders to enjoy a privileged lifestyle supported by the labor of enslaved individuals.
Cotton emerged as the most critical cash crop in the South during the 1800s, driving economic growth.
By 1840, advancements in technology resulted in the United States producing around 1.3 million bales of cotton annually.
The South exhibited paternalism, as slaveholders claimed to provide for enslaved people’s needs while relieving them of responsibilities, reflecting a justification of their societal role.
The Northern economy was characterized by industrialization, contrasting sharply with the South's agricultural-based economy in the early to mid-1800s.
Innovations in agricultural technology during the Industrial Revolution heightened cotton production, resulting in a greater reliance on enslaved labor on Southern plantations.
Prior to technological advancements, cotton production on Southern plantations was labor-intensive and limited, relying solely on manual labor.
The first textile factory workers in the United States were primarily young women, indicating a gender dynamic in early industrial employment.
The Southern economy heavily depended on labor supplied by enslaved individuals, demonstrating the integral role of slavery in economic activities.
Eli Whitney is renowned for inventing the cotton gin, a key factor that revolutionized cotton production.
The introduction of corporations in the 1800s allowed investors to participate in business ventures without risking personal property, facilitating the growth of new enterprises.

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Explore the economic transformations caused by slavery through an engaging set of flashcards. This quiz covers significant concepts such as the assembly-line process, the role of corporations in industrialization, and innovations like the cotton gin.