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By 1860, _____ accounted for half the exports of the U.S. overseas and was a critical crop for the national economy.

Select the best answer from the choices provided.
A.
rice
B.
cotton
C.
wool
D.
sugar

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D Sugar. Sugar was a very important crop for teas, cakes, and a lot of things but especially teas
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