USA HISTORY

Detailed explanation-1: -Growing more cotton meant an increased demand for slaves. Slaves in the Upper South became incredibly more valuable as commodities because of this demand for them in the Deep South. They were sold off in droves. This created a Second Middle Passage, the second largest forced migration in America’s history.

Detailed explanation-2: -Slavery, as predominantly practiced in the South during the mid 1800’s, aided in the growth of the North’s industrialization and wealth. Cotton grown in the South was sent to Northern factories who in turn made cotton products. These products were shipped from Northern ports to other ports around the world.

Detailed explanation-3: -Which of the following was a reason for the growth of cotton in the south in the 19th century?-The invention of the cotton gin.

Detailed explanation-4: -Cotton was the backbone of the US economy in the nineteenth century: northern textile mills spun it into cloth for sale, southern planters sold it to Europe and purchased manufactured goods in turn, and New York speculators loaned money for the purchase of land and slaves.

Detailed explanation-5: -In general, the conditions of slavery in the northern colonies, where slaves were engaged more in nonagricultural pursuits (such as mining, maritime, and domestic work), were less severe and harsh than in the southern colonies, where most were used on plantations.