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Answer 5 out of 7 questions correctly.

When the 1800s began, the United States was a young, growing nation. Most Americans lived in states along the Atlantic Coast. Most people lived and worked on farms, and most of their tools and other products were made by hand, often at home or by local craftspeople.

But in both Europe and the United States, changes had begun that would transform people's lives. Look at the timeline to learn about some of these changes. Then follow the instructions below.

Based on the timeline, decide whether each statement is true or false.

	True	False
The United States government worked to improve transportation in the early 1800s.
In 1780, most American yarn to make cloth was produced in mills.
New inventions changed how fabric was produced in the late 1700s and early 1800s.
Steam-powered boats were built in Europe before the United States.