The evidence shows that the domestic and world markets for American cotton contributed to the spread of slavery into new lands.

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The demand for cotton, which was primarily grown through slave labor, led to the expansion of slavery into new territories as planters sought to meet the increased need for cotton production. The global cotton trade was also heavily reliant on slave labor, further perpetuating the institution of slavery.

The Evidence Shows That the Domestic and World Markets for American