America’s expansion 1789–1838 (OCR GCSE History B (Schools History Project)): Quizzes
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Who invented the cotton gin in 1793?
Who invented the cotton gin in 1793?
Eli Whitney
How many pounds of cotton could a person make per day before the cotton gin?
How many pounds of cotton could a person make per day before the cotton gin?
One pound
How many pounds of cotton could be processed per day after the cotton gin was invented?
How many pounds of cotton could be processed per day after the cotton gin was invented?
Fifty pounds
By what year had the Cotton Boom occurred?
By what year had the Cotton Boom occurred?
1812
Between 1801 and 1835, how much did cotton exports grow to?
Between 1801 and 1835, how much did cotton exports grow to?
More than a million
What did the slogan 'King Cotton' indicate?
What did the slogan 'King Cotton' indicate?
Cotton's economic and political importance
What effect did increased cotton production have on the need for enslaved people?
What effect did increased cotton production have on the need for enslaved people?
More enslaved people were needed
Why was slavery used in cotton production?
Why was slavery used in cotton production?
It was a cheap form of labour
What were enslaved people paid for their work?
What were enslaved people paid for their work?
Only food and shelter
Which economy was in deep crisis in the late 18th century in the southern states?
Which economy was in deep crisis in the late 18th century in the southern states?
Tobacco economy