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?

    <p>They believed tariffs protected Northern manufacturers at their expense.</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

    <p>Differences in the goals and interests of different parts of the country</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Where did the Industrial Revolution first begin?

    <p>New England</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was the primary function of the Spinning Jenny?

    <p>To spin multiple threads simultaneously</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What significant invention is Eli Whitney known for?

    <p>The Cotton Gin</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Who improved Samuel Slater's mill?

    <p>Francis Cabot Lowell</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a key characteristic of capitalism?

    <p>Private property and free enterprise</p> Signup and view all the answers

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