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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
Social Studies
Texas Essential Knowledge and Skills (TEKS)

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  • Q1
    Why 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 labor
    Western territories had limited land and a large immigrant population.
    Western territories had inexpensive land and abundant natural resources.
    60s
    8.12.D: Social Studies - Economics
  • Q2
    Which economy and contributing factor best complete this table?
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    1. Large farms; 2. Slaves used for labor
    1. Cottage industry; 2. Mild weather that attracted immigrants
    1. Mining; 2. Metal ores and minerals
    1. Ranching; 2. Railroads to transport cattle to market
    60s
    8.12.D: Social Studies - Economics
  • Q3
    Why were these tactics effective?
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    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.
    60s
    8.12.D: Social Studies - Economics
  • Q4
    What was one result of these regional differences?
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    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.
    60s
    8.12.D: Social Studies - Economics

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