From 1800 to 1860, Which of the Following Occurred to the South

question 25

Multiple Choice

From 1800 to 1860, which of the following occurred to the South and its economy?

• A) Southern cities, Dallas and Houston, had the most slaves.
• B) The South manufactured about half of the cotton textiles.
• C) Because the South was a slave society, most immigrants stayed away.
• D) Slavery was not profitable for most slaveowners.

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Definitions:

Cultural Bias

The tendency to interpret or judge human behaviors, cultures, or phenomena based on one's own cultural standards.

Deliberate Deception

The intentional act of misleading or tricking someone by providing false information or withholding the truth.

Social Desirability Bias

The tendency of survey respondents to answer questions in a manner that will be viewed favorably by others, often leading to overreporting of positive behaviors and underreporting of negative behaviors.

Response Sets

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