Question 1

Question

Which characteristics best describe the northern and southern economies in the early to mid-1800s? Select the correct description to the section of the country.(2 points)
North South
Agrarian (farming) & enslaved labor

Industrialized (cities & factories) & wage labor

Answer 1

The correct descriptions for the economies in the early to mid-1800s are as follows:

• North: Industrialized (cities & factories) & wage labor
• South: Agrarian (farming) & enslaved labor

The North was characterized by industrial development, with a focus on factories and wage labor, while the South was primarily agrarian, relying heavily on agriculture and the use of enslaved labor.