During the first half of the nineteenth century, Memphis was the "Cotton Capital of the South." As a result, M

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During the first half of the nineteenth century, Memphis was the "Cotton Capital of the South." As a result, Memphis had
A. a large slave population.
B. a shortage of available land.
OC. a low-income society.
OD. a minimal need for domestic trade.

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A. a large slave population.

Explanation: Cotton production relied on plantation labor, so the Cotton Capital attracted and depended on enslaved workers. The cotton economy brought wealth and trade, not a land shortage or low-income status, and it increased (not decreased) domestic and export trade.

During the first half of the nineteenth century, Memphis was the "Cotton Capital of the South." As a result, Memphis had
A. a large slave population.
B. a shortage of available land.
OC. a low-income society.
OD. a minimal need for domestic trade.

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During the first half of the nineteenth century, Memphis was the "Cotton Capital of the South." As a result, Memphis had A. a large slave population. B. a shortage of available land. OC. a low-income society. OD. a minimal need for domestic trade.

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During the first half of the nineteenth century, Memphis was the "Cotton Capital of the South." As a result, Memphis had
A. a large slave population.
B. a shortage of available land.
OC. a low-income society.
OD. a minimal need for domestic trade.