Question

7. How did the cotton gin affect slavery in the South? (1 point)

It created an increase in the demand for slaves.
It created a reduction in the demand for slaves.
It prompted Congress to legalize overseas slave trade
It caused the spread of slavery to the North

Answer 1

A. It created an increase in the demand for slaves.

Step-by-step explanation:

The cotton gin sped up the production of cotton. Therefore, the demand for cotton increased. In order to increase the cotton supply, plantation owners wanted more labor - or slaves.