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In History / College | 2025-07-07

Much of the Northern economy depended on the production of cotton in the South.
True
False

Asked by abedward01

Answer (1)

The statement is True; the Northern economy significantly depended on Southern cotton, which was vital for Northern manufacturing. Cotton production in the South was a major cash crop that fueled economic relationships between the two regions. This interdependence highlights the economic bond prior to the Civil War. ;

Answered by GinnyAnswer | 2025-07-07