Question

What was a result of the "New South" movement in the 1870s and 1880s? (1 point) Responses Cotton ceased to be the chief crop of Georgia. Cotton ceased to be the chief crop of Georgia. The number of small farms and independent farmers increased. The number of small farms and independent farmers increased. Taxes, war debts, and reliance on cheap labor increased. Taxes, war debts, and reliance on cheap labor increased. There was a trend toward industrialization and diversification of agriculture. There was a trend toward industrialization and diversification of agriculture.

Answer 1

The correct response is: There was a trend toward industrialization and diversification of agriculture.