When considering slavery's geographic extent, the numbers held in bondage, and the institution's economic importance, what was the largest and most powerful slave society the modern world has known?

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The U.S. South became the largest and most powerful slave society in the modern world, particularly by the mid-19th century, due to its extensive cotton production which played a crucial role in the global economy, making slavery both economically vital and widespread in the region.

When Considering Slavery's Geographic Extent, the Numbers Held in Bondage