-What do the map and chart addressing the importance of cotton imply about the political relationship between the North and the South in the 1850s?
A) Southerners felt that if concerns over slavery led to secession, they were strong enough to flourish on their own.
B) The South believed that they had acquired enough new lands for cultivation in the Black Belt that western expansion was no longer necessary.
C) Northern industrialists thought that if the South seceded, they had access to foreign cotton markets that could easily replace Southern cotton.
D) Southern secession would have little to no impact on the American economy because of the North's advanced industrial system.

Question

-What do the map and chart addressing the importance of cotton imply about the political relationship between the North and the South in the 1850s?
A) Southerners felt that if concerns over slavery led to secession, they were strong enough to flourish on their own. 
B) The South believed that they had acquired enough new lands for cultivation in the Black Belt that western expansion was no longer necessary. 
C) Northern industrialists thought that if the South seceded, they had access to foreign cotton markets that could easily replace Southern cotton. 
D) Southern secession would have little to no impact on the American economy because of the North's advanced industrial system.

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

The map and chart likely show the significant economic value of cotton produced in the South and its importance to the economy, suggesting that Southerners felt confident in their economic viability independent of the North, particularly if disputes over slavery led to secession. This reflects the belief in the South's ability to stand alone due to its cotton production.

-What Do the Map and Chart Addressing the Importance of Cotton