Which group made up the majority of white Southerners?

Question

(1 point)
Responses

planters
planters

capitalists
capitalists

middle class
middle class

small farmers
small farmers

2. A chart shows cotton production in Mississippi from 1800–1859.The approximate data values read as follows:0 pounds in 180060 million pounds in 1833190 million pounds in 1839190 million pounds in 1849525 million pounds in 1859QuestionUse the table to answer the 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)Responsesthe growth in demand for cotton in the North and Europethe growth in demand for cotton in the North and Europethe introduction of new irrigation methods to the regionthe introduction of new irrigation methods to the regionthe invention of the cotton ginthe invention of the cotton ginthe increase in number of immigrant-owned farms

3. What were slave codes?
(1 point)
Responses

state laws to control slaves
state laws to control slaves

conduct standards slaves held themselves to
conduct standards slaves held themselves to

state laws to expand slavery
state laws to expand slavery

national laws to limit slavery
national laws to limit slavery

4. The southern dependence on agriculture is illustrated by a graph showing cotton production and the number of enslaved workers by year.The graph compares the number of bales of cotton (in millions) produced in a year to the number of enslaved workers (in millions) that year. The data are in this chart: YearMillions of bales of cottonMillions of enslaved workers 18000.1 0.918100.21.218200.3 1.5 1830 0.72.0 18401.32.518502.13.0 18603.84.0 The South’s dependence on agriculture is illustrated by a graph showing each Southern state’s share of cotton production during two years.The graph shows the percent share of cotton production that each state held in the years 1826 and 1859. The data are in this chart:State Percent share in 1826Percent share in 1859 Georgia 22.7% 15.4% South Carolina 21.2% 6.9% Alabama 13.6% 21.7% Tennessee 13.6% 6.5% Louisiana 11.5% 15.4% Mississippi 6% 26.4% North Carolina3.1% 3.2% Florida 0.6% 1.5% Other7.7% 3%The South’s dependence on agriculture is illustrated with a graph that shows the growth of the enslaved population over a 40-year period.State Number (in thousands) in 1820 Number (in thousands) in 1860 Alabama 47.5 435.1 Arkansas 0 111.1 Florida 0 61.7 Georgia 149.7 462.2 Louisiana 69 331.7 Mississippi 32.8 436.6 North Carolina 205 331.1 South Carolina 251.8 402.4 Tennessee 80.1 275.7 Texas 0 182.6 Virginia 425.2 490.1QuestionUse the charts to answer the question.Based on the data on the charts, what can be inferred about the states that show an increase of enslaved workers and have low cotton shares?(1 point)ResponsesThose states used slave labor to grow different crops.Those states used slave labor to grow different crops.Those states used additional slave labor in their factories.Those states used additional slave labor in their factories.Those states had only just begun to grow cotton and had to increase their workforce.Those states had only just begun to grow cotton and had to increase their workforce.Those states were new and data was not available prior to their entry into the Union.Those states were new and data was not available prior to their entry into the Union.Skip to navigation

Answer 1

Here are the answers to your questions based on the historical context provided:

1. Which group made up the majority of white Southerners?

   • Response: small farmers

2. Which is the most likely cause of the spike in cotton production in Mississippi in the mid-1800s shown on the chart?

   • Response: the growth in demand for cotton in the North and Europe

3. What were slave codes?

   • Response: state laws to control slaves

4. Based on the data on the charts, what can be inferred about the states that show an increase of enslaved workers and have low cotton shares?

   • Response: Those states used slave labor to grow different crops.

If you have any more questions or need further assistance, feel free to ask!

Answer 2

2. the invention of the cotton gin

Answer 3

I apologize for any confusion. The invention of the cotton gin (patented by Eli Whitney in 1794) indeed played a significant role in the increase of cotton production in the South, as it allowed for the rapid processing of cotton, making it more profitable and thereby boosting its cultivation.

In the context of your original question regarding the spike in cotton production in Mississippi in the mid-1800s, the growth in demand for cotton in the North and Europe is often cited as a primary driver, but the invention of the cotton gin would clearly also have contributed to the significant increase in production capacity.

So, if the answer choice you wanted to select was "the invention of the cotton gin," that also aligns with historical evidence related to cotton production growth.

If you need further clarification or have additional questions, feel free to ask!