Question

Which of the following is a true statement about cotton production in the South?

A. By 1760, short-staple cotton was a major cash crop in the South.
B. The economic power of cotton began to decline by 1840.
C. There was only a small percentage of large cotton plantations in the South during the first part of the nineteenth century.
D. The demand for cotton lowered the demand for land in the South.

Answer 1

A.By 1760, short-staple cotton was a major cash crop in the South.

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