Question

Which of these statements is a result of the invention of the cotton gin?

a: New Orleans became a major port city.
b: Advancements in the use of steam power increased the demand for lumber.
c: The cotton gin worked so well that fewer slaves were needed in the Southern states.
d: The cotton gin was responsible for the growth of slavery in the Southern states.

Answer 1

d: The cotton gin was responsible for the growth of slavery in the Southern states.

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Answer 2

D is the answer unfortunately