The student understands the impact of science and technology on the economic development of the United States. Analyze how technological innovations brought about economic growth such as the development of the factory system and the construction of the Transcontinental Railroad.
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Which technological innovation significantly contributed to economic growth in the United States before 1877 by facilitating the movement of goods across the country?
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The Steam Engine
The Transcontinental Railroad
The Factory System
The Cotton Gin
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How did the development of the factory system contribute to economic growth in the United States before 1877?
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It eliminated the need for skilled labor in all industries.
It solely benefited the Southern states' economies.
It led to the decline of agriculture as the main economic activity.
It increased production efficiency and created jobs in urban areas.
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Which technological innovation significantly contributed to economic growth in the United States before 1877 by facilitating the movement of goods across the country?
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How did the development of the factory system contribute to economic growth in the United States before 1877?
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What was a major economic impact of the construction of the Transcontinental Railroad before 1877?
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What was one of the key effects of technological innovations such as the steam engine on the United States economy before 1877?
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How did the introduction of the factory system prior to 1877 impact urban growth in the United States?
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What role did the Transcontinental Railroad play in the United States' economic growth prior to 1877?
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Which innovation before 1877 played a critical role in transforming manufacturing and boosting the U.S. economy by consolidating production under one roof?
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Which major infrastructure project completed before 1877 connected the eastern and western United States, significantly impacting economic development?
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What was a significant economic impact of the factory system on the United States before 1877?
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During the period before 1877, how did the factory system alter the landscape of labor in the United States?
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How did the construction of the Transcontinental Railroad contribute to the economic growth of the United States before 1877?
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What was a key impact of the development of the factory system on the U.S. economy prior to 1877?
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How did technological innovations in agriculture contribute to economic development in the United States prior to 1877?
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Before 1877, what role did the development of the steam engine play in the economic growth of the United States?
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What was one economic impact of the telegraph's invention on the United States prior to 1877?
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How did the invention of the cotton gin in the 18th century impact the economy of the United States prior to 1877?
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What was a significant effect of the Erie Canal's opening on the U.S. economy before 1877?
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In what way did the development of interchangeable parts affect the U.S. economy before 1877?
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What role did Samuel Morse's invention of the Morse code play in the United States' economic development prior to 1877?
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How did the invention of the mechanical reaper influence agricultural productivity in the United States prior to 1877?
