1. Which invention had the greatest impact on Southern agriculture in the early 1800s?

2. The Lewis and Clark expedition was important because it:

3. Check all the ways the Industrial Revolution changed American society:

4. Fill in the blank: The _____________ movement worked to end slavery in America and was often led by people with strong Christian beliefs.

5. Which scientific advancement helped connect distant parts of America through faster communication?

6. Explain how the invention of the cotton gin caused both economic growth AND increased problems with slavery in the South.

7. Describe one way that westward expansion affected Native American communities. Use specific examples from your reading.

8. How did new transportation systems (like canals and railroads) create a "system" that connected different parts of America? Give at least two examples of how this system worked.

9. Many historical figures we studied were motivated by their Christian faith to make positive changes in society. Choose one person and explain how their faith influenced their actions.

10. How does understanding that God is sovereign (in control) over history change the way we should view both the successes and failures in America's past?

11. Stewardship Connection: Based on what you've learned about how past Americans used natural resources and treated different groups of people, what is one specific way you can be a better steward of God's creation and His people today?