Central to the South's economy was the growing of cotton. Question 1 options: True or False

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16 October, 16:36

Central to the South's economy was the growing of cotton. Question 1 options: True or False

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Arthur Caldwell · Answer 1

true

Explanation:The need for slaves greatly increased and the number of slave states shot up. Plantations grew, and work became strenuous. What effect did the cotton gin have on the southern economy? It boosted the economy in the US and it fueled industrial production in Britain and Europe as well.

Kayden Tran · Answer 2

TRUE

Explanation:

During the 1830s to 1840s cotton was the most important factor in the American economy, cotton was called "king". Cotton was planted from Central to the South of the United States. During that period, the US was responsible for selling 75% of the world's cotton.

The selling of cotton in Central and South of the US was responsible for the development of New York City because the city was created over many factories amongst them textile factories.