Question

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

Answer 1

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