US History Chapter: Innovations and Economy
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What primary crops were commonly farmed in the old Northwest Territory?

  • Barley
  • Corn (correct)
  • Rice
  • Oats

Which issue was NOT a problem faced by cities during this period?

  • Pollution (correct)
  • Fires
  • Overcrowding
  • Water supply shortages

What significant innovation did Robert Fulton contribute in 1807?

  • The steam locomotive
  • A sailing ship design
  • The first ferry system
  • The steamboat Clermont (correct)

Why did the South oppose tariffs?

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What does sectionalism refer to in the context of this period?

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Where did the Industrial Revolution first begin?

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What was the primary function of the Spinning Jenny?

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What significant invention is Eli Whitney known for?

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Who improved Samuel Slater's mill?

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What is a key characteristic of capitalism?

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Capitalism

An economic system where individuals own property and businesses compete freely.

Cotton Gin

A machine that separated seeds from cotton fibers, making cotton production faster and cheaper.

Corporation

A type of business with many owners who buy shares or stock, allowing for greater growth and investment.

What is a tariff?

Taxes on goods imported from other countries.

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What is sectionalism?

The differences in goals and interests between different regions of a country.

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Samuel Slater

A British inventor who brought textile technology to America, secretly memorizing designs and building machines for cotton thread.

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Invisible Hand

The idea that individuals pursuing their self-interest unintentionally benefit society as a whole.

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What did people farm in the Old Northwest Territory?

People in the old Northwest Territory farmed corn, wheat, and pigs.

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Why was the South against tariffs?

The South opposed tariffs because they believed they benefited the North at the South's expense.

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What were some problems in cities?

Overcrowding and fires were common problems in cities.

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Image Resolution

The ability to discern fine details in an image, especially when it's blurry or unclear.

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Image Enhancement

The process of making an image clearer by enhancing its details.

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Schematic Diagram

A visual representation of an object or system, often created for scientific or technical purposes.

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Physical Science

The study of the physical properties of matter, especially at the atomic and molecular level.

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Scientific Experiment

A procedure designed to test a specific hypothesis or investigate a phenomenon.

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