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Question

Which is the most likely cause of the spike in cotton production in
Mississippi in the mid-1800s shown on the chart?
(1 point)
the growth in demand for cotton in the North and Europe
the introduction of new irrigation methods to the region
the invention of the cotton gin
the increase in number of immigrant-owned farms

Answer 1

The most likely cause of the spike in cotton production in Mississippi in the mid-1800s is the invention of the cotton gin. The cotton gin, invented by Eli Whitney in 1793, significantly increased the efficiency of cotton processing, making it easier to separate cotton fibers from seeds, which in turn boosted cotton production and its profitability.