Which of the following statements is true about the South in the years between the Civil War and 1900?

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In the years between the Civil War and 1900, the South retained a largely agricultural economy.
Key Takeaway: Although the South hoped to industrialize and became a major economic power in the years after the Civil War, it largely retained its agricultural economy. Pockets of industry developed, most importantly in Birmingham, Alabama, but for the most part the South failed to industrialize. Because of this, an extensive railroad network could not be supported and the South was largely economically dependent upon the rest of the country.

Which of the Following Statements Is True About the South