1. Bell Ringer – 11/25/08 Open book to page 233 and read the “Map Skill-Building Strategies”. Open book to page 233 and read the “Map Skill-Building Strategies”. Copy and answer questions 1 & 2 under “Practicing the Skill” on pg 233. Copy and answer questions 1 & 2 under “Practicing the Skill” on pg 233.

2. Henry Clay Clay was a Kentucky Congressman and became Speaker of the House in 1811. Clay was a Kentucky Congressman and became Speaker of the House in 1811. Most noted for increasing federal help to the economy. Called the “American System”. Most noted for increasing federal help to the economy. Called the “American System”.

3. American System – 3 Features 1. National Bank & standard currency 2. Tariff (tax) to encourage industry 3. National transportation system

4. Erie Canal Canals are man-made rivers. Canals are man-made rivers. Completed in 1817, the Erie Canal linked the Hudson River to Lake Erie. Lake Erie linked to Ohio River, linked to Mississippi River. Completed in 1817, the Erie Canal linked the Hudson River to Lake Erie. Lake Erie linked to Ohio River, linked to Mississippi River.

6. Venice, Italy - city of canals & gondolas

7. Eli Whitney (at it again)… Invented interchangeable parts for guns. clockmakers followed the process. Invented interchangeable parts for guns. clockmakers followed the process. He still died a bankrupt man… He still died a bankrupt man…

8. Mass production Mass production is the manufacture of large quantities of goods. Mass production is the manufacture of large quantities of goods. Developed by the British – they tried to keep machine technology a secret. Developed by the British – they tried to keep machine technology a secret. Samuel Slater slipped the secret to the U.S.! Open to page 236. Samuel Slater slipped the secret to the U.S.! Open to page 236.

9. Homework Read Ch 7, Sn 2 Read Ch 7, Sn 2 Answer questions 1, 2, & 4b on page 237 Answer questions 1, 2, & 4b on page 237