Historians believe that the invention of the cotton gin had which of the following effects?

A.

an increasing number of people moving to the cities

B.

a decreasing number of privately owned farms

C.

the expansion of slavery in the South

D.

the migration of African Americans to the North

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Jonathan Farley

Social Studies

24 June, 20:29

Historians believe that the invention of the cotton gin had which of the following effects?

A.

an increasing number of people moving to the cities

B.

a decreasing number of privately owned farms

C.

the expansion of slavery in the South

D.

the migration of African Americans to the North

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Matthew Owens · Answer 1

C - the expansion of slavery in the South

Explanation:

With the invention of the cotton gin, more workers (slaves) were needed to work the fields to increase the amount made from the cash crop.

Historians believe that the invention of the cotton gin had which of the following effects?A.an increasing number of people moving to the citiesB.a decreasing number of privately owned farmsC.the expansion of slavery in the SouthD.the migration of African Americans to the North

Historians believe that the invention of the cotton gin had which of the following effects?

A.

an increasing number of people moving to the cities

B.

a decreasing number of privately owned farms

C.

the expansion of slavery in the South

D.

the migration of African Americans to the North