In the early to mid-1800s, northern states had a thriving (agrarian / industrial) economy. They relied heavily on (farming / manufacturing) as well as on finance. In contrast, southern states had fewer (factories / resources). Their economy focused on growing and (exporting / importing) cash crops.
Pick one word out of each set to complete the sentences. my guess is Industrial, Manufacturing, resources, and importing.
1. industrial
manufacturing
factories
exporting
2. North- wage workers drove factory production.
South- Enslaved workers sustained plantation farming.
3. B
4. Upper South- more free African American workers
more manumission of enslaved people
Lower South- few free African American workers
little manumission of enslaved people
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3) B- As the demand for cotton increased in the North, Slavery increased in the South.
Great effort! However, let's go through each set and determine the correct words to complete the sentences.
Set 1:
In the early to mid-1800s, northern states had a thriving (agrarian / industrial) economy.
Explanation: To complete the sentence, we need to choose the word that accurately describes the northern states' economy during this period. The industrial revolution, which began in the late 18th century, had a significant impact on the northern states. They experienced rapid industrialization and the growth of factories and manufacturing industries. Therefore, the correct word is "industrial."
Set 2:
They relied heavily on (farming / manufacturing) as well as on finance.
Explanation: To complete the sentence, we need to select the economic activity that the northern states relied on. Although agriculture was still a part of their economy, the most significant development was the growth of factories and manufacturing industries. As a result, the correct word is "manufacturing."
Set 3:
In contrast, southern states had fewer (factories / resources).
Explanation: To complete the sentence, we need to identify what the southern states had fewer of compared to the northern states. While it is true that the southern states lacked factories, the key aspect mentioned is "resources." The southern states had abundant agricultural resources, such as fertile land, suitable climate, and access to waterways. Therefore, the correct word is "resources."
Set 4:
Their economy focused on growing and (exporting / importing) cash crops.
Explanation: To complete the sentence, we need to identify the primary direction of trade for the southern states' cash crops. The southern states cultivated cash crops, such as cotton, tobacco, and rice, for export to foreign markets. Therefore, the correct word is "exporting."
Correct answers: Industrial, Manufacturing, Resources, Exporting.