Question

How did the development of the cotton gin influence the economy of Georgia?

Group of answer choices

The planting of cotton became quicker, leading to an increase in farm workers' wages.

Cotton mills in the state became more efficient, helping the South to industrialize.

Cotton could be processed much faster, leading to an increase in demand for slave labor.

Southern plantations moved their cotton swiftly to northern factories, raising the price of cotton.

Answer 1

Cotton could be processed much faster, leading to an increase in demand for slave labor.

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