LEQ

What did Britain's Industrial Revolution influence?

Britain's Industrial Revolution (late 1700s) influenced U.S. industry. (Paragraph 1)

What did America focus on after the War of 1812?

After the War of 1812, America worked to grow its own economy.

To what extent did the First Industrial Revolution change the U.S.?

To a great extent, the First Industrial Revolution changed the U.S. by shaping its economy, changing social roles, and creating new technology and regional differences. (Paragraph 1)

What was the impact of the cotton gin (1793) on slavery?

The cotton gin (1793) made cotton easier to process and increased slavery in the South. (Paragraph 2)

What was the role of Lowell Mills (1820s)?

Lowell Mills (1820s) made cloth in one place and gave jobs to young women (mill girls). (Paragraph 2)

How did the Steam Engine (1790s) transform transportation?

The Steam Engine (1790s) revolutionized transportation (trains and boats) and powered factories.

What was the reaction to hard factory conditions?

Hard factory conditions led workers to protest for better pay and shorter hours. (Paragraph 3)

How did the Erie Canal (1825) impact the movement of goods?

The Erie Canal (1825) made moving goods faster and cheaper across regions. (Paragraph 3)

How did railroads (1820s onward) affect the Northern industry?

Railroads (1820s onward) helped goods and people move faster, helping the Northern industry grow. (Paragraph 3)

How did the South differ from the North during the Industrial Revolution?

The South stayed focused on farming and slavery, creating differences between regions. (Paragraph 3)

How did factory growth impact work and production?

Factory growth moved work from homes to factories, increasing production and profits, leading to urbanization. (Paragraph 3)

What were some of the effects of industrialization?

Industrialization led to early worker protests and future labor movements. (Paragraph 4)

How did differences between North and South contribute to the Civil War?

Differences between North and South added to tensions leading to the Civil War. (Paragraph 4)

What had a greater impact on America's economy and society, industry and technology or politics?

Industry and technology, more than politics, changed America's economy and society. (Paragraph 4)