A Crossroads Resource

Unit V: The Ambiguous Democracy in America: 1800-1848

Question/Problem 3: In what ways were the North, South, and West different in the early 1800s?

Features of the Young Nation:
Student Worksheet

Directions: Describe the features of the North, South, and West in the early 1800s in terms of geography, economy, politics, society and technology. Gather information to complete the chart shown below. Use the textbook or other resources assigned by your teacher. Make sure you use proper note-taking form. 




				REGION:___________________________
                                                  
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GEOGRAPHY		
natural resources,
use of rivers,
climate.

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ECONOMY
farming,
industry,
labor, trade.

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POLITICS
issues,
role of government.


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SOCIETY
urban/rural,
rich/poor,
slave/free.

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TECHNOLOGY
inventions,
industry,
transportation.


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