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How did cotton control the nation

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Back in the 1800’s, cotton was known for making very fertile land in many areas of the south. Since more cotton started to be grown, a demand for cotton started rising as so did the demand for slaves. The slaves in the south would regularly work in the fields, obtaining cotton which also made them very valuable.
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