TEKS Social Studies Grade 8 - 8.12.D: Analyze The Causes & Effects Of Economic Differences Among Different Regions Of The U.S.
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Grade 8
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- Q1Why did the economies of western territories develop so differently from the economies of the Northeast and South?Western territories had natural harbors and many navigable rivers.Western territories had rocky soil and a large supply of slave laborWestern territories had limited land and a large immigrant population.Western territories had inexpensive land and abundant natural resources.60s8.12.D: Social Studies - Economics
- Q2Which economy and contributing factor best complete this table?1. Large farms; 2. Slaves used for labor1. Cottage industry; 2. Mild weather that attracted immigrants1. Mining; 2. Metal ores and minerals1. Ranching; 2. Railroads to transport cattle to market60s8.12.D: Social Studies - Economics
- Q3Why were these tactics effective?Union forces were able to earn money for supplies by selling confiscated bales of cotton.Confederate states were unable to collect tariffs on manufactured goods.Confederate states were unable to use agricultural exports as a source of revenue.Union forces were able to use the blockade to gain international support.60s8.12.D: Social Studies - Economics
- Q4What was one result of these regional differences?Cities in the South emerged as centers for textile mills.Immigrants settled in the Midwest to establish small farms.Plantation systems in the South were replaced by large businesses.Slavery increased in the Northeast as industrialization expanded.60s8.12.D: Social Studies - Economics