Which of the following statements best describes the role of slavery in Georgia before the Civil War?

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Slavery was not allowed in Georgia until the early 1750s, and it remained illegal after that.
Slavery was legalized in Georgia in the 1750s, and it grew quickly because Georgia's economy relied on farming, especially cotton.
Slavery was only practiced in the North and not in Georgia.
The cotton gin made farming less profitable in Georgia, so slavery decreased.

Answer 1

The statement that best describes the role of slavery in Georgia before the Civil War is:

"Slavery was legalized in Georgia in the 1750s, and it grew quickly because Georgia's economy relied on farming, especially cotton."

This reflects the historical context, as Georgia legalized slavery in the 1750s and its economy became increasingly dependent on slave labor for the cultivation of cotton and other crops.