Examine Map 7-2 in Your Textbook

question 57

Multiple Choice

Examine Map 7-2 in your textbook .Why did southern whites not invest in transportation infrastructure as much as northern whites did during the antebellum era?

• A) Southern whites were more focused on recruiting immigrants.
• B) Southern whites were too busy investing in factories.
• C) Southern whites were more focused on cotton and slaves.
• D) Southern whites were distracted by Native American attacks.

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