To best determine which statement accurately reflects the information shown on the map, you would need to analyze the specific details illustrated. Without access to the actual map or its details, I can provide guidance on how to evaluate the statements based on typical historical agricultural patterns in the 1860s.
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The southern-most states relied most heavily on one crop. - This may be true for some states like Virginia or South Carolina with tobacco, or Louisiana with sugar, but "most" might be too broad.
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The territories and several states in the Midwest produced no crops in 1860. - Historically, this is unlikely, as the Midwest was known for agriculture, particularly grains like wheat and corn.
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Louisiana held a monopoly on the sugar industry in 1860. - This statement could be true given the prominence of sugar production in Louisiana during that time, but it's still context-dependent.
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Most states in the South had at least two crops on which their economy relied. - This statement is often accurate as many southern states were dependent on a variety of cash crops (e.g., cotton, tobacco, sugar, etc.).
To select the best answer, you should reflect on the information presented in the map. If the map shows that the South had a diverse agricultural economy, then the fourth statement might be the most accurate. If it emphasizes a dominant single crop for certain states, the first or third statements might apply better.