Ch 6 Test Flashcards
A synonym for trace is
Path or road
Congress wanted to build the National Road to
Improve road travel
Macadam roads were an improvement because
They lasted longer than dirt roads
Another word for stagecoach is
Horse-drawn carriage
The effect canals had on railroads were
The canals slowed the growth of railroads.
The special challenge black settlers faced in Ohio were
The Black Laws.
The Amish
Followed traditional ways of life.
Ohio’s economy grew in the 1800’s, because of ________ and _______
Natural resources and people wanting to work.
Labor is
People who work.
Cottage industries were
Home-based businesses.
Gristmills
Turned corn or wheat into flour.
___________ and __________ became the largest cities in Ohio in the 1800’s.
Cincinnati and Cleveland
How did transportation improve during the 1800’s?
Travel became faster with the building of canals and railroads.
Why do people take a risk in starting a business?
People want to make money and enjoy what they are doing.
