In which type of essay would you expect to find the following passage?

During the Civil War, the economies of the northern and southern states differed: the North was industrial, while the South was agricultural. While sometimes these interests allowed for mutual economic goals, they also contributed in part to the conflict that fueled the onset of the Civil War.

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In which type of essay would you expect to find the following passage?

During the Civil War, the economies of the northern and southern states differed: the North was industrial, while the South was agricultural. While sometimes these interests allowed for mutual economic goals, they also contributed in part to the conflict that fueled the onset of the Civil War.

show and tell
	problem and solution
	cause and effect
	compare and contrast

snivvles.com · Answer

it says differed. That's a contrast word. therefore, it is compare contrast.