Which is a true statement about the growth of slavery during the early to mid-1800s? (1 point) Responses As immigration increased in the East, slavery grew in the South. As immigration increased in the East, slavery grew in the South. As the demand for cotton increased in the North, slavery increased in the South. As the demand for cotton increased in the North, slavery increased in the South. As settlements grew in the West, slavery increased in the South. As settlements grew in the West, slavery increased in the South. As farm production decreased in the North, slavery increased in the South.

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Which is a true statement about the growth of slavery during the early to mid-1800s?  (1 point) Responses  As immigration increased in the East, slavery grew in the South.   As immigration increased in the East, slavery grew in the South.   As the demand for cotton increased in the North, slavery increased in the South.  As the demand for cotton increased in the North, slavery increased in the South.  As settlements grew in the West, slavery increased in the South.   As settlements grew in the West, slavery increased in the South.   As farm production decreased in the North, slavery increased in the South.

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The true statement about the growth of slavery during the early to mid-1800s is: "As the demand for cotton increased in the North, slavery increased in the South."

This reflects the historical context of the period, where the rise of the cotton industry, particularly due to the invention of the cotton gin, led to an increased demand for slave labor in the southern states to cultivate and harvest cotton, which was a major cash crop.