Which of the following is a true statement about cotton production in the South?

A. By 1760, short-staple cotton was a major cash crop in the South.

B. The economic power of cotton began to decline by 1840.

C. There was only a small percentage of large cotton plantations in the South during the first part of the nineteenth century.

D. The demand for cotton lowered the demand for land in the South.

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Casey Bradley · Answer 1

A. By 1760, short-staple cotton was a major cash crop in the South.