Which of the Following Was Not One of the Reasons

question 34

Multiple Choice

Which of the following was not one of the reasons that cotton became "king" in the South?

• A) It could be grown profitably on any scale, not just on large plantations.
• B) Southern climate was suited to cotton cultivation.
• C) The growth of the British textile industry had created a huge demand for cotton.
• D) Indian removals had made way for southern expansion into the "Cotton Kingdom."
• E) It required the use of slaves.

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