Which piece of evidence BEST explains HOW cotton and tobacco led to the expansion of slavery in the South?

A

While New England's development centered on trade, and the middle colonies fed America, the Southern colonies turned to cash crops.

B

Virginia was the first successful Southern colony. Immediately to its north was Maryland. In both colonies, tobacco became the most important crop.

C

The South's focus on growing cash crops led to the development of a slave labor force that was largely unknown north of Maryland.

D

Slaves were present in the North but were much more important to the South. They were the backbone of the Southern economy.

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21 March, 13:45

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Kaylynn Stanley · Answer 1

C: the souths focus on growing cash crops led to the development of a slave labor force that was largely unknown north of maryland.

Wade Lopez · Answer 2

The answer is

C

The South's focus on growing cash crops led to the development of a slave labor force that was largely unknown north of Maryland