To determine which option completes the chart, it would help to know the context and the specific data represented in the chart. However, if we assume the chart relates to the impact of cotton production on the economy or labor in the South, we can infer some possibilities.
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A. cotton production stays roughly the same - This option suggests a stability in production, which might not create significant changes in the economy or labor practices.
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B. the price of cotton drops dramatically - A significant drop in cotton prices could lead to economic distress for plantation owners, potentially reducing the need for slave labor.
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C. fewer slaves are needed to work on the plantations - If cotton production decreased or became less profitable (possibly related to option B), then fewer slaves would be required.
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D. the population of slaves in the South increases - This option indicates growth in the slave population, which could occur as cotton production becomes more profitable, leading to an increased demand for labor.
Without specific data from the chart, the most logical answer based on historical context (such as the economic importance of cotton and its relation to slavery) would likely be B. the price of cotton drops dramatically or C. fewer slaves are needed to work on the plantations.
However, if the chart is about the economic prosperity related to cotton production, then D. the population of slaves in the South increases could also be appropriate. Please provide more details about the chart for a more precise completion.
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