Cards (17)

    • What is the population mentioned in the study material?
      10.5 million
    • How many towns had a population of 2000 or more?
      About 20 towns
    • What percentage of the nation's manufactured goods did this population produce?
      10%
    • What type of economy did the population maintain?
      A farming-based economy
    • What did the population rely on to finance their plantations?
      Northern credit
    • What crops were mentioned as being produced on the plantations?
      Sugar, cotton, and tobacco
    • What trade policy did the population support?
      Free trade with Britain
    • What cultural code did the population still support?
      The 'Code of Honour'
    • What values was the 'Code of Honour' based on?
      Slavery, honour, and strong Christian faith
    • How did the population feel about change?
      They resented change
    • How did the population view northerners?
      As ill-mannered and aggressive
    • What did the population want to prevent regarding government?
      A president or congress
    • What did the population strongly support for their economy?
      Slavery
    • Why was slavery important to the population's economy?
      It was relied on for labor-intensive cotton and tobacco farming
    • How were slaves viewed in terms of wealth?
      As a measure of wealth
    • What societal concept did the population ensure through slavery?
      White supremacy
    • How is the population described in terms of modernity?
      Old fashioned