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Why did Memphis become a prominent center in the cotton trade?
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A It was located on the Mississippi RiverIt was located on the Mississippi River
B It was a major port city on the Gulf of MexicoIt was a major port city on the Gulf of Mexico
C It was the closest city in Tennessee to the eastern textile factoriesIt was the closest city in Tennessee to the eastern textile factories
D Tennessee produced more cotton than any other state
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A It was located on the Mississippi River
Memphis became a prominent center in the cotton trade primarily because of its strategic location on the Mississippi River, which allowed for efficient transportation of cotton to markets and ports.
A It was located on the Mississippi River
Memphis became a prominent center in the cotton trade primarily because of its strategic location on the Mississippi River, which allowed for efficient transportation of cotton to markets and ports.