Question

Based on the graph, what was one goal of the International Cotton Expositions?

(1 point)
Responses

To promote farming over industry
To promote farming over industry

To encourage industrial growth and attract investment
To encourage industrial growth and attract investment

To reduce railroad expansion
To reduce railroad expansion

To support Populist reforms

Answer 1

To encourage industrial growth and attract investment.

The Expositions showcased Southern industry and manufacturing (rather than just cotton farming) to draw capital and promote economic development.