Question

Match the characteristic on the left to either the north or the south on the right. Built an extensive railroad system Economy was based on manufacturing and trade Grew cotton as a cash crop Economy was based on plantation agriculture Top positions in society were usually dependent on owning land and slaves Many people in improved their place in society through hard work Society centered around plantation life Society centered around city life

Answer 1

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Step-by-step explanation:

Towards the American Civil War and its aftermath, both Northern and Southern parts of the United States had varying economic differences. This can be attributed to different factors such as climate and weather, topography and vegetation, etc.

Hence, the characteristic of both region can be classified as

North

1. Built an extensive railroad system

2. Economy was based on manufacturing and trade

3. Many people improved their place in society through hard work

4. Society centered around city life

South

1. Grew cotton as a cash crop

2. Economy was based on plantation agriculture

3. Top positions in society were usually dependent on owning land and slaves

4. Society centered around plantation life