Question

The southern economy was based around agriculture in the years before the Civil War. Which crop was the most profitable for southern farmers?
A.
rice
B.
salt
C.
cotton
D.
tobacco

Answer 1

The most profitable crop for southern farmers before the Civil War was C. cotton. Cotton became the dominant cash crop in the South, particularly after the invention of the cotton gin, which made it easier to process. This led to a significant expansion of cotton cultivation and a reliance on slave labor.