Asked by Sarah

Which conclusion is BEST supported by the chart?

a
Cotton production increased because Georgia expanded railroad construction during the war.
b
Production dropped sharply after 1861 due to the Union blockade restricting trade.
c
Georgia grew more rice than cotton after the Emancipation Proclamation.
d
Plantation output rose as enslaved workers gained more freedom.

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Answered by GPT-5 mini AI
b

The chart shows a sharp decline in production after 1861, and the Union blockade beginning in 1861 would have restricted Confederate trade and exports—this explanation best fits the data. The other choices state causes or comparisons not supported by the chart.