Industrial Rev Review

Industrial Rev Review

Directions: Under each complete the phrase, answer the question, fill in the blank, or define the definition.

Describe advances in road construction:
In an effort to improve roads some states started turnpikes which were to pay for road improvements. Countries lone decent road was National road maintained by fed gov.

Describe advances in water transportation:
The steam boat made transport on water faster through powering paddles with steam. The canals connected farms with cities by water.

Why is the Eerie Canal important?
It connected the Hudson River with Lake Eerie and funneled goods through NYC making it industrial center.

Describe advances in railroads:
They began to appear in US in 1820’s. They cost less than ships, moved faster than ships, and could carry more weight.

Describe advances in industry including Samuel Slater:
Samuel Slater sneaks out of England and builds fist water powered textile mill from memory.

Describe the inventions of Sam Morse and Eli Whitney:
Eli Whitney allowed factories to use identical parts in place of one another. Principal also became part of muskets.
Sam Morse invented electric telegraph allowing communication over distances.

Why did the Cotton Gin expand slavery?
It made cotton more profitable, increased production, and increased need for slavery in order to pick cotton.