Unit 5: Industrial Revolution

Question 1

Causes

Answer 1

The rise of capitalism, new inventions, and agriculture. New discoveries made.

Question 2

Cotton gin

Answer 2

A machine made by Eli Whitney to separate cotton from waste. Made cotton production faster and more efficient.

Question 3

Interchangeable parts

Answer 3

reduced costs of production, faster process, and efficient. Made by Eli Whitney.

Question 4

Free Enterprise

Answer 4

A market where the money is made is by price and people and no the government.

Question 5

Canals

Answer 5

Helped in transportation and provided water for farmers

Question 6

Urbanization/Immigration

Answer 6

Many came from Europe as they saw opportunities for them to live in America. Many came for gold, many came for job opportunities, and others just to survive a war. Since many immigrants came, lots of jobs were open to them. But they weren’t paid as well as others. Mostly because of racial discrimination.

Question 7

Missouri Compromise

Answer 7

36.30 parallel line, Missouri is a slave state while Maine is a free state.