Multiple Select Question

Question

Which two technological advances led to such a large increase in the enslaved population in Georgia from 1830 to 1860?
A.
Cotton Gin
B.
Railroads
C.
Steamboat
D.
Telephone

Answer 1

The two technological advances that led to a significant increase in the enslaved population in Georgia from 1830 to 1860 are:

A. Cotton Gin
C. Steamboat

The cotton gin revolutionized cotton production, making it much more profitable and increasing the demand for enslaved labor. The steamboat facilitated the transportation of goods, including cotton, which also contributed to the growth of the plantation economy and, consequently, the enslaved population.