Question

From 1815 to 1860, southern production of cotton:_________.

a. represented more than half of all American exports.
b. harmed the interests of northern merchants and western farmers.
c. shrank by 50 percent.
d. contributed to a steady decline in the region's per capita income.

Answer 1

The best answer is "A"

represented more than half of all American exports

Step-by-step explanation:

In the early 19th century the country was an exporter of agricultural products.during this period more than half of the African-American tenants and almost three-fourths of the croppers worked on cotton farms. Southerners migrated southwestward in huge numbers between 1830 and 1860, seeking new lands for the cotton production.

Answer 2

The correct answer is A)

Step-by-step explanation:

From 1815 to 1860, southern production of cotton represented more than half of all American exports.

The American South is known for its temperate weather and rich agri-friendly topography, making it an ideal location for growing cotton. All the southern seaports and riverside docks which are numerous in number permitted shipping of cotton to remote destinations.

By 1860, Southern plantations supplied 75% of the world's cotton, with shipments from Houston, New Orleans, Charleston, Mobile, Savannah, and a few other ports.

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