How was the economy of the South in the 1850s connected to the culture of slavery? A. The building of railroads encouraged enslaved people to do construction work. B. The growth of industry in the South diminished the need for enslaved labor. C. The agricultural economy depended on enslaved labor for its survival. D. The main source of income for farmers was the enslaved labor trade.

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21 July, 00:26

How was the economy of the South in the 1850s connected to the culture of slavery? A. The building of railroads encouraged enslaved people to do construction work. B. The growth of industry in the South diminished the need for enslaved labor. C. The agricultural economy depended on enslaved labor for its survival. D. The main source of income for farmers was the enslaved labor trade.

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Aden Osborn · Answer 1

The question is asking to choose among the following choices that states on how was the economy of the South in the 1850's connected to the culture of slavery, base on that, the possible answer would be letter B. The growth of industry in the South diminished the need for enslaved labor.