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.
 C. 
a low-income society.
 D. 
a minimal need for domestic trade.

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A. a large slave population.

Explanation: As the "Cotton Capital of the South," Memphis's economy depended on cotton plantations and trade, which relied heavily on enslaved labor. This produced a large enslaved population in the area.

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.
C.
a low-income society.
D.
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. C. a low-income society. D. 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.
C.
a low-income society.
D.
a minimal need for domestic trade.