Fifteen SAQs relating to the History of Manufacturing in America

1607–1865

Below are fifteen (15) SAQs relating to the history of manufacturing in America from 1607 to 1865.

1. Briefly explain ONE specific way that Americans manufactured most things prior to the 1800s.
2. Briefly explain ONE specific way that Americans manufactured most things between 1800 and 1865.
3. Briefly explain ONE specific result of the invention of the steam engine.
4. Briefly explain a SECOND specific result of the invention of the steam engine.
   Briefly explain ONE specific result of the invention of the cotton gin.
5. Briefly explain a SECOND specific result of the invention of the cotton gin.
6. Briefly explain ONE specific result of the invention of the light bulb.
7. Briefly explain ONE specific result of the invention of the mechanical combine harvester.
8. Briefly explain ONE specific result of the invention of the locomotive, with this effect having taken place between 1800–1865.
9. Briefly explain ONE specific result of the Industrial Revolution, with this effect having taken place between 1800–1865.
10. Briefly explain a SECOND specific result of the Industrial Revolution, with this effect having taken place between 1800–1865.
11. Briefly explain ONE reason why some argue that the Industrial Revolution, when focusing on the time period 1800–1865, changed the lives of women for the better.
12. Briefly explain ONE reason why some argue that the Industrial Revolution, when focusing on the time period 1800–1865, did little to change the lives of women.
13. Briefly explain ONE reason why some argue that the Industrial Revolution, when focusing on the time period 1800–1865, provided immigrants with great opportunity.
14. Briefly explain ONE reason why some argue that the Industrial Revolution, when focusing on the time period 1800–1865, was of great benefit to women.
15. Briefly explain ONE reason why some argue that the Industrial Revolution, when focusing on the time period 1800–1865, was of great detriment to African Americans.