In Examining Incomes of Free Southerners Prior to the Civil

question 13

Multiple Choice

In examining incomes of free southerners prior to the Civil War, Walton and Rockoff  conclude that, compared with northerners, free southerners were ______.

• A) generally far poorer than northerners and falling further behind.
• B) generally far poorer than northerners, except in the old South.
• C) generally doing fairly well, even in the old South.
• D) far richer than northerners but a downward trend was noticeable.

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Definitions:

Polyvarietal Cultivation

The agricultural practice of growing multiple varieties of the same crop in a given area to increase genetic diversity and reduce disease risk.

Salt Build-Up

The accumulation of soluble salts in soil, often as a result of irrigation in arid and semi-arid regions.

Agriculturally Unproductive Land

Land that lacks the capability to produce agricultural crops or support livestock, often due to soil infertility, poor climate conditions, or unfavorable topography.