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Use the image to answer the question.

Which of the following statements can be inferred from the painting?

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Since there are so many slaves working in the field, the cotton gin is not yet in use at this plantation.
Since there are so many slaves working in the field, the cotton gin is not yet in use at this plantation.

Since there is a steamboat in the background, the Industrial Revolution must be at an end.
Since there is a steamboat in the background, the Industrial Revolution must be at an end.

Since there are over 20 slaves in the image, the plantation owner would be considered a member of the cottonocracy.
Since there are over 20 slaves in the image, the plantation owner would be considered a member of the cottonocracy.

Since there is such a small field of cotton, the main crop of this plantation must have been rice or tobacco.
Since there is such a small field of cotton, the main crop of this plantation must have been rice or tobacco.
Question 18
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Without seeing the image, I can provide some general guidance on how to evaluate the statements based on typical historical and contextual knowledge.

  1. Cotton Gin Use: If the slaves are working in the fields, it may suggest that cotton production is ongoing, but it doesn't definitively indicate whether or not the cotton gin is in use. The cotton gin significantly increased production efficiency, but it doesn’t eliminate the need for labor.

  2. Steamboat in the Background: The presence of a steamboat suggests industrial advancement, but it does not confirm the end of the Industrial Revolution. The Industrial Revolution spanned several decades and included various technological advancements over time.

  3. Cottonocracy: The term "cottonocracy" refers to the wealthy plantation owners who profited from cotton production in the South. Having a large number of slaves does indicate wealth and potential membership in this class, but it requires more context about the plantation and its owner.

  4. Small Field of Cotton: A small cotton field might imply a focus on other crops; however, many plantations grew various crops concurrently, so this statement requires additional context to be validated.

Based on these considerations, the statement about the plantation owner being part of the cottonocracy could be inferred if the number of slaves indicates a substantial operation. The other statements are more ambiguous and would require additional context for validation.