How did labor in northern and southern economies compare in the early to mid-1800s? Drag each description to the correct geographic region.

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Sure! Here are the descriptions for labor in the northern and southern economies in the early to mid-1800s:

North:

  • Labor was primarily wage labor with a focus on industrial work, factories, and urban jobs.
  • The workforce included a significant number of immigrants, especially from Europe, who contributed to the growth of industries.
  • There was a growing movement for labor rights and the establishment of labor unions.
  • The economy was more diversified with a focus on manufacturing and commerce.

South:

  • Labor was primarily based on agriculture, with an economy heavily reliant on plantations and cash crops such as cotton and tobacco.
  • The workforce largely consisted of enslaved individuals, who were integral to the agricultural economy.
  • There was little industrial development compared to the North, and most labor was manual and tied to farming.
  • Economic focus was on maintaining and expanding plantation agriculture.

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