"Antebellum transportation improvements encouraged the South to specialize in cotton, while depending on the West for food and the Northeast for manufactured goods." This statement

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"Antebellum transportation improvements encouraged the South to specialize in cotton, while depending on the West for food and the Northeast for manufactured goods."  This statement

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North's interregional growth hypothesis explains how different regions of the United States specialized in certain types of economic activities based on their comparative advantages and geographical features, leading to a network of interdependent regional economies. This statement aligns with North's hypothesis by illustrating the specialization of the South in cotton production, reliance on the West for food, and dependence on the Northeast for manufactured goods.

"Antebellum Transportation Improvements Encouraged the South to Specialize in Cotton