Question

How did the demand for cotton help shape the economy for the south?

The south focused on expanding industries to manufacture cotton clothing
The south focused on expanding the production of cotton as a raw material
Southerners only produced cotton as a raw material on their plantations
Southerners reduced the number of slaves working on their plantations

Answer 1

I think it is either B or C?

Answer 2

C

Answer 3

Thanks @idkwhattoput . I have one more question if you don't mind helping me:

Which of the following was NOT a reason why there was less industrial development I the South than in the North?

a. because of the rockiness of southern land made it difficult to develop railroads.
b. because there was a lack of capital in the South.
c. because agricultural production of cotton was so profitable, there was less incentive to develop industry.
d. because the market for manufacturing goods in the South was smaller than in the North.

I think it is A, but I'm not sure.

Answer 4

I would say that the original question is actually A.

Answer 5

I would say for the second question is C

Answer 6

Does anyone know a 100% answer??

Answer 7

The answer to the original question is A because the South expanded its technologies and industries to process. Example is the cotton gin?