"The Glory and Romance of Our History Are Here Preserved." An Introduction to the Records of the National Archives.

Table of Contents

• States the Great Lakes and part of the St. 5
• Excrcise 6
• Examine the drawing and consider the gins mechanical function. 6
• 1. Who invented the cotton gin 6
• 2. On what date was the cotton gin patent issued 6
• 3. How did the gin short for engine work 6
• 4. Do you think the inventor of the gin became wealthy as a result of his creation 6
• 5. How did the cotton gin change the southern economy 6
• 6. Was the institution of slavery affected by the cotton gin 6
• 7. How did the cotton gin help accelerate the western expansion of the United States 6
• 8. Consider for a moment how technology VCRs computers compact discs for example 6
• Americans. Overall was its effect on the nation positive or negative Why or why not 6
• 2. What was the northern boundary of the United States 7
• 3. What river formed the western boundary of the United 7
• 4. What was the land beyond the western boundary cane 7
• 5. List the names of three American Indian tribes. Where were 7
• 6. Was Florida part of the United States in 1783 If not to whom did it belong 7
• 7. Can you locate Maine or Vermont If not what were those areas 7
• 9. Why were fishing rights an important part of the Treaty 7