Question 1

Why did the economies of western territories develop so differently from the economies of the Northeast and South?

Accepted Answer

Western territories had inexpensive land and abundant natural resources.

Answer

Western territories had natural harbors and many navigable rivers.

Answer

Western territories had rocky soil and a large supply of slave labor

Answer

Western territories had limited land and a large immigrant population.

Question 2

Which economy and contributing factor best complete this table?

Accepted Answer

1. Mining; 
2. Metal ores and minerals

Answer

1. Large farms; 
2. Slaves used for labor

Answer

1. Cottage industry; 
2. Mild weather that attracted immigrants

Answer

1. Ranching; 
2. Railroads to transport cattle to market

Question 3

Why were these tactics effective?

Accepted Answer

Confederate states were unable to use agricultural exports as a source of revenue.

Answer

Union forces were able to earn money for supplies by selling confiscated bales of cotton.

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Confederate states were unable to collect tariffs on manufactured goods.

Answer

Union forces were able to use the blockade to gain international support.

Question 4

What was one result of these regional differences?

Accepted Answer

Immigrants settled in the Midwest to establish small farms.

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Cities in the South emerged as centers for textile mills.

Answer

Plantation systems in the South were replaced by large businesses.

Answer

Slavery increased in the Northeast as industrialization expanded.

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