The Economic Impact of Slavery — Quiz

Question 1

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

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labor of enslaved people.

Question 2

The first textile factory workers in the United States were predominantly

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young women.

Question 3

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

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The North was industrialized, while the South was more agricultural.

Question 4

Which is Eli Whitney known for?

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inventing the cotton gin

Question 5

How did technological innovations in textile mills affect the practice of slavery?

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Faster and cheaper production of cloth raised the demand for cotton plants, which increased the need for enslaved workers on Southern plantations.

Question 6

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

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Innovations in agricultural technology increased the production of cotton. As a result, Southern plantations had greater numbers of enslaved workers.

Question 7

Before the introduction of new agricultural technology during the Industrial Revolution,

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work on Southern plantations was done by hand, which limited how much cotton could be grown.

Question 8

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

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

Question 9

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

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about 1 point 3 million bales

Question 10

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

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cotton

The Economic Impact of Slavery — Quiz Answers