The correct answer is all of the above. New advancements in transportation led to quicker transport times, allowed for larger quantities of products to be transported, and facilitated the establishment of new trade routes.
Which of the following was an effect of new advancements in transportation?
options:
quicker transport time
quicker transport time
larger quantities of product transported
larger quantities of product transported
new trade routes established
new trade routes established
all of the above
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Which were the two most important factors in Georgia’s growth after the American Revolution? Select the two that apply.
options:
Cotton
Cotton
Slavery
Slavery
Steamboats
Steamboats
Sugar
options:
Cotton
Cotton
Slavery
Slavery
Steamboats
Steamboats
Sugar
The two most important factors in Georgia’s growth after the American Revolution were Cotton and Slavery. Cotton became a key cash crop, and the institution of slavery was integral to its production and the state's overall economic development.
Which reason best explains the movement of Georgia capitals?
options:
As new territories opened up, the population of Georgia shifted west.
As new territories opened up, the population of Georgia shifted west.
Events of the Civil War prevented coastal cities from industrializing.
Events of the Civil War prevented coastal cities from industrializing.
Events of the American Revolution led western cities to industrialize.
Events of the American Revolution led western cities to industrialize.
As coastal flooding worsened, the population of Georgia moved
options:
As new territories opened up, the population of Georgia shifted west.
As new territories opened up, the population of Georgia shifted west.
Events of the Civil War prevented coastal cities from industrializing.
Events of the Civil War prevented coastal cities from industrializing.
Events of the American Revolution led western cities to industrialize.
Events of the American Revolution led western cities to industrialize.
As coastal flooding worsened, the population of Georgia moved
The reason that best explains the movement of Georgia's capitals is: As new territories opened up, the population of Georgia shifted west. This reflects the trend of westward expansion and settlement during the 19th century, which influenced the locations of the state's capitals.
Which of these NEVER served as a capital city of Georgia?
options:
Savannah
Savannah
Macon
Macon
Milledgeville
Milledgeville
Atlanta
options:
Savannah
Savannah
Macon
Macon
Milledgeville
Milledgeville
Atlanta
Macon never served as a capital city of Georgia. The other options—Savannah, Milledgeville, and Atlanta—have all served as capitals at various points in Georgia's history.
Why were land lotteries created in Georgia?
options:
to legalize the distribution of land sold under the Yazoo Land Fraud
to legalize the distribution of land sold under the Yazoo Land Fraud
to encourage settlement along Georgia's coasts
to encourage settlement along Georgia's coasts
to discourage conflict with Georgia's large corporations
to discourage conflict with Georgia's large corporations
to make the distribution of land more fair after the Yazoo Land Fraud
options:
to legalize the distribution of land sold under the Yazoo Land Fraud
to legalize the distribution of land sold under the Yazoo Land Fraud
to encourage settlement along Georgia's coasts
to encourage settlement along Georgia's coasts
to discourage conflict with Georgia's large corporations
to discourage conflict with Georgia's large corporations
to make the distribution of land more fair after the Yazoo Land Fraud
Land lotteries were created in Georgia to make the distribution of land more fair after the Yazoo Land Fraud. The lotteries aimed to provide a more equitable system for distributing land to citizens, especially in the aftermath of scandals surrounding land sales.
What invention is most responsible for the expansion of enslaved labor in Georgia?
options:
Steamboats
Steamboats
Spinning jenny
Spinning jenny
Cotton Gin
Cotton Gin
Telegraph
options:
Steamboats
Steamboats
Spinning jenny
Spinning jenny
Cotton Gin
Cotton Gin
Telegraph
The invention most responsible for the expansion of enslaved labor in Georgia is the Cotton Gin. Invented by Eli Whitney in 1793, the cotton gin significantly increased the efficiency of cotton processing, leading to greater demand for cotton production and, consequently, an increased reliance on enslaved labor.