As southerners moved farther west and south between 1812 and 1860,
A) cotton production soared.
B) the South became less agricultural.
C) the South became less distinctive.
D) fewer slaves were needed.
E) North-South relations improved.

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As southerners moved farther west and south, they encountered new fertile lands that were perfect for cotton cultivation. This led to a boom in cotton production and the development of the Cotton Kingdom, which became the backbone of the southern economy. Therefore, cotton production soared as southerners moved farther west and south.

As Southerners Moved Farther West and South Between 1812 and 1860