The South Lagged Behind the North in Urbanization and Industrialization

question 48

Multiple Choice

The South lagged behind the North in urbanization and industrialization before the Civil War because:

• A)it was completely dependent on slavery.
• B)it had no stable government.
• C)it was completely isolated from the neighboring regions.
• D)it had corrupt government officials.
• E)it preferred traditional methods of trade.

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