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What is the primary activity associated with northern industry?
What is the primary activity associated with northern industry?
- Factories (correct)
- Mining
- Fishing
- Farming
What is the primary activity associated with southern industry?
What is the primary activity associated with southern industry?
- Farming (correct)
- Trade
- Factories
- Construction
Most southern farmers owned slaves.
Most southern farmers owned slaves.
False (B)
What did the cotton gin make easier?
What did the cotton gin make easier?
Large plantations had at least 50 slaves.
Large plantations had at least 50 slaves.
What is a spiritual?
What is a spiritual?
A ______ involves when two sides each give up something.
A ______ involves when two sides each give up something.
Who was Harriet Tubman?
Who was Harriet Tubman?
Who invented the machine that made it highly profitable to use slave labor to harvest cotton?
Who invented the machine that made it highly profitable to use slave labor to harvest cotton?
Who was Frederick Douglass?
Who was Frederick Douglass?
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Study Notes
Industry Comparison
- Northern industry primarily centered around factories, focusing on manufacturing and production.
- Southern industry was predominantly agricultural, with an emphasis on farming and crops.
Southern Farming Practices
- Most southern farmers did not own slaves, highlighting a diverse farming community.
- Large plantations required at least 50 slaves to operate, indicating a significant reliance on slave labor for extensive agriculture.
Technological Impact
- The cotton gin revolutionized the harvesting process, making cotton production much more efficient and profitable.
Cultural Aspects
- Spirituals emerged as songs of hope among the enslaved, reflecting aspirations for a better future amidst hardship.
Key Historical Figures
- Harriet Tubman is renowned as a key conductor of the Underground Railroad, aiding enslaved individuals to escape to freedom.
- Eli Whitney invented machinery that significantly increased the profitability of cotton harvesting, directly linking to the expansion of slavery.
- Frederick Douglass, a former slave, played a pivotal role in abolitionist efforts, sharing personal experiences of slavery through speeches and writings.
Compromise in Conflict
- Compromise involves both sides conceding something in negotiations, often necessary in the context of social and political issues.
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