Determine which description explains the effect of each technological innovation.

Question

Select the correct answer in each row.

(3 points)
Technological Innovation Cotton Gin Steamboat Steel Plow
Expanded access to new markets to sell goods

Made it easier to grow crops and produce food

Demand for slave labor increased

Answer 1

Here's the correct answer for each technological innovation:

| Technological Innovation | Expanded access to new markets to sell goods | Made it easier to grow crops and produce food | Demand for slave labor increased | |--------------------------|---------------------------------------------|-----------------------------------------------|----------------------------------| | Cotton Gin | Yes | No | Yes | | Steamboat | Yes | No | No | | Steel Plow | No | Yes | No |

Explanation:

• Cotton Gin: This innovation greatly increased the efficiency of cotton processing, leading to higher production and therefore an increased demand for slave labor in the South.
• Steamboat: The steamboat allowed for faster and more reliable trade routes, expanding access to markets.
• Steel Plow: The steel plow enabled farmers to cultivate land more efficiently, making it easier to grow crops, but it did not directly affect the demand for slave labor.