Examine Map 7-2 in your textbook .Why did southern whites not invest in transportation infrastructure as much as northern whites did during the antebellum era?

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Southern whites were heavily invested in cotton production and the use of slaves to maintain it as a profitable industry. This focus on agriculture left little incentive or interest in investing in transportation infrastructure like railroads, canals, or roads.

Examine Map 7-2 in Your Textbook