The cotton economy of the lower South ________.

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The cotton economy of the lower South did not create uniform prosperity throughout the region. While it brought great wealth to some planters, many poorer farmers and workers struggled to make a living. Additionally, the economy was heavily reliant on the global market for cotton, making it vulnerable to market fluctuations. Southern self-sufficiency did not increase as a result of the cotton economy, and although there was some innovation in machinery and processing techniques for cotton, it did not lead to a broader culture of industry and innovation in the region as a whole.

The Cotton Economy of the Lower South ________