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What did the declining demand for cotton lead to?

A) It made finding work in the textile industry difficult

B)It forced mill workers to become farmers

C)It fueled other types of industries

D) It created more jobs for farmers in urban areas

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Answer: b I think

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Answer:

While it was true that the cotton gin reduced the labor of removing seeds, it did not reduce the need for slaves to grow and pick the cotton. In fact, the opposite occurred. Cotton growing became so profitable for the planters that it greatly increased their demand for both land and slave labor.

in my. opinion

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