Industrial Revolution

Question 1

What effect did the War of 1812 have on the Industrial Revolution?

Answer 1

The War of 1812 disrupted trade and encouraged domestic manufacturing to replace imports, contributing to the growth of industries.

Question 2

Why did the cotton gin prove problematic towards the issue of slavery?

Answer 2

It increased the demand for enslaved labor.

Question 3

How did Sectionalism grow?

Answer 3

Sectionalism became more of a thing due to the North’s rapid industrialization and the South’s reliance on plantations and slave labor.

Question 4

What was the downside to urbanization and immigration?

Answer 4

Rapid urbanization and immigration in cities led to overcrowding, poor living conditions, disease, and increased crime rates.

Question 5

What were some inventions of the Industrial Revolution?

Answer 5

Cotton gin, Spinning Jenny, steam engine, Bessemer process, Spinning Mule.