Question

How does the economy of the South During the antebellum era compare to that of the north

Answer 1

The comparison of the economies of the north and the south during the antebellum era can be done as below:

• The economy of the northern states was predominantly based on manufacturing industries, where on the other hand, the economy of the southern states was mainly based on agriculture which was carried out through slaves.
• In the southern state of South Carolina, the population of slaves outnumbered the population of owners.
• The economy of the northern states was stronger compared to that of the southerners states as it was not vulnerable to loss of labor at some point of time in the future.