Friday, February 5, 2010

Industry

Describe advances in road construction:
Started turnpikes.

Describe advances in water transportation:
Steam boats introduced and canals built.

Why is the Eerie Canal important?
Funneled goods through Hudson River and to NYC.

Describe advances in railroads:
Appeared in 1820’s cost less than ships faster and carried more weight.

Describe the inventions of Sam Morse and Eli Whitney:
Morse invented Morse code a new way to communicate, and Whitley invented the Cotton Gin.

Why did the Cotton Gin expand slavery?
Improved cotton production.

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  1. Post shows some undertanding of topic. Answers to questions are correct but not in depth.4/5

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