Which of the Following Explains the Slower Economic Growth in the South

question 143

Multiple Choice

Which of the following explains the slower economic growth in the South compared to other regions of the country?

• A)Much of the South's capital,public and private,was destroyed in the Civil War.
• B)The transcontinental railroads that were completed in the 1860s,1870s,and 1880s all bypassed the South.
• C)The South remained an agricultural region after the Civil War instead of immediately becoming a higher productivity manufacturing region.
• D)All of the choices are true.

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Definitions:

Grocery Store

A retail establishment that sells food and other household goods.

Liquor

Alcoholic beverages that are distilled rather than fermented, resulting in a higher alcohol content.

Food Desert

Areas with limited access to affordable and nutritious food, often found in urban and rural low-income neighborhoods.

Corner Store

A small retail outlet, often found in urban areas or neighborhoods, that stocks a range of everyday items such as groceries, snacks, and household goods.