To determine which argument is best supported by the image, we need to consider what the image depicts. While I cannot see the image, I can analyze the arguments based on their typical representations.
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Southern states were culturally different from northern states. - This argument would generally be supported by images showcasing cultural practices, lifestyles, or institutions that differ between the two regions.
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Cotton was only grown in Texas and Arkansas. - This statement is likely inaccurate, as cotton was grown in many southern states, not just Texas and Arkansas.
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States that grew cotton were more likely to use the labor of enslaved people. - This argument is typically well-supported by historical images showing cotton plantations and enslaved labor, as the economy of the southern states was heavily reliant on cotton and enslaved labor.
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Labor from enslaved people was used throughout the U.S. - This argument might be challenged by historical context, as the use of enslaved labor was concentrated mostly in the southern states, though it is true that slavery existed in other regions in varying degrees.
Given this information, if the image in question shows a cotton plantation or enslaved individuals working in the context of cotton production, then the best-supported argument would be:
States that grew cotton were more likely to use the labor of enslaved people.
This conclusion is based on the strong historical connection between cotton cultivation and the use of enslaved labor in the southern states.