Which of the following is a true statement relative to the Upper South and the Deep South?

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Several Upper South states, including Virginia, Tennessee, and Arkansas, initially chose not to secede from the Union but later joined the Confederacy after the start of the Civil War. The Deep South, including states such as Mississippi, Alabama, and Georgia, were among the first to secede and were more committed to the institution of slavery. Option A is incorrect because not all states in both regions seceded at the same time. Option B is incorrect because the Upper South had a more diversified economy than the Deep South due to the presence of industries such as tobacco and iron mining. Option D is incorrect because both regions had significant industrial centers, such as Richmond in the Upper South and New Orleans in the Deep South.

Which of the Following Is a True Statement Relative to the Upper