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Which of the following best describes the primary function of the cotton gin in the 19th-century Southern economy?
Which of the following best describes the primary function of the cotton gin in the 19th-century Southern economy?
- Increasing cotton production efficiency, making it more profitable and essential. (correct)
- Reducing the reliance on enslaved labor by automating cotton harvesting.
- Improving soil quality and crop yields in existing cotton-producing states.
- Diversifying agricultural practices to include other cash crops besides cotton.
How did the expansion of cotton production in the South impact the institution of slavery?
How did the expansion of cotton production in the South impact the institution of slavery?
- It led to the gradual decline of slavery as demand for cotton decreased.
- It diminished the importance of enslaved labor in states outside the 'Cotton Belt'.
- It encouraged the development of new technologies to replace enslaved labor.
- It solidified slavery's importance as a crucial labor source for cotton cultivation. (correct)
What was the primary economic impact of cotton production in the South on the Northern United States and Great Britain?
What was the primary economic impact of cotton production in the South on the Northern United States and Great Britain?
- It fueled the growth of textile mills in the North and strengthened trade partnerships with Great Britain. (correct)
- It decreased Great Britain’s reliance on American cotton, leading to trade conflicts.
- It decreased the demand for Northern manufactured goods due to Southern self-sufficiency.
- It caused a decline in Northern shipping industries due to reliance on Southern ports.
In what way were the revolts led by Denmark Vesey and Nat Turner similar?
In what way were the revolts led by Denmark Vesey and Nat Turner similar?
Which of the following states was NOT a primary cotton-producing state in the 'Cotton Belt' during the 19th century?
Which of the following states was NOT a primary cotton-producing state in the 'Cotton Belt' during the 19th century?
How did the focus on cash crops like cotton affect the Southern economy's diversification and industrial development?
How did the focus on cash crops like cotton affect the Southern economy's diversification and industrial development?
Which key port cities significantly boosted the Southern economy through cotton trade?
Which key port cities significantly boosted the Southern economy through cotton trade?
What economic effect did the widespread cultivation of cotton have on the social structure of the South?
What economic effect did the widespread cultivation of cotton have on the social structure of the South?
How did the Southern economy's reliance on enslaved labor affect its ability to adapt to changing economic conditions?
How did the Southern economy's reliance on enslaved labor affect its ability to adapt to changing economic conditions?
What was a significant political consequence of the South's economic reliance on slavery?
What was a significant political consequence of the South's economic reliance on slavery?
Which of the following was a direct response by slaveholders to slave revolts like those led by Denmark Vesey and Nat Turner?
Which of the following was a direct response by slaveholders to slave revolts like those led by Denmark Vesey and Nat Turner?
Which of the following best describes the role of slave codes?
Which of the following best describes the role of slave codes?
What was the significance of the cotton gin?
What was the significance of the cotton gin?
In addition to cotton, what were other cash crops that the Southern economy relied on?
In addition to cotton, what were other cash crops that the Southern economy relied on?
Which of the following is a long-term effect of the 'cotton boom' on the Southern economy and society?
Which of the following is a long-term effect of the 'cotton boom' on the Southern economy and society?
How did the institution of slavery shape the social and cultural systems of the 19th-century South?
How did the institution of slavery shape the social and cultural systems of the 19th-century South?
What role did Eli Whitney's invention of the cotton gin play in the expansion of cotton production westward?
What role did Eli Whitney's invention of the cotton gin play in the expansion of cotton production westward?
How did the economic relationship between the Southern states and Great Britain impact the political landscape of the United States?
How did the economic relationship between the Southern states and Great Britain impact the political landscape of the United States?
What was a common characteristic of the states within the 'Cotton Belt'?
What was a common characteristic of the states within the 'Cotton Belt'?
How did the invention and widespread use of the cotton gin affect the lives of enslaved people in the South?
How did the invention and widespread use of the cotton gin affect the lives of enslaved people in the South?
Flashcards
Agrarian Economy
Agrarian Economy
An economy primarily based on agriculture.
Southern Cash Crops
Southern Cash Crops
Tobacco, rice, indigo, and cotton.
Cotton Gin
Cotton Gin
An invention that revolutionized cotton production by increasing efficiency and profitability.
Cotton Belt States
Cotton Belt States
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The Cotton Belt
The Cotton Belt
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Key Southern Port Cities
Key Southern Port Cities
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Impact of the Cotton Gin
Impact of the Cotton Gin
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Cotton as a Global Commodity
Cotton as a Global Commodity
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Cotton Boom's Effect on Slavery
Cotton Boom's Effect on Slavery
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Slave Codes
Slave Codes
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Denmark Vesey
Denmark Vesey
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Nat Turner
Nat Turner
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Study Notes
- This study guide covers the agrarian Southern economy, the origins of slavery, and slave revolts.
Development of the Agrarian Economy
- The South's economy relied on agriculture, specifically cash crops.
- Prominent cash crops included tobacco, rice, indigo, and later, cotton.
- Eli Whitney's cotton gin drastically improved cotton production.
- As a result, cotton became the dominant crop, leading to the rise of the "Cotton Kingdom."
- Cotton production expanded westward into states like Texas.
Cotton-Producing States
- Cotton production centered in South Carolina, Georgia, Alabama, Mississippi, Louisiana, and Texas.
- The concentration of cotton farms in these states gave rise to the "cotton belt" region.
- The cotton trade stimulated the Southern economy.
- Key port cities like Charleston, Savannah, and New Orleans, developed due to the cotton trade.
Significance of Cotton and the Cotton Gin
- The cotton gin sped up cotton processing by approximately 50 times compared to manual labor.
- Cotton became a major global commodity.
- Trade partnerships with Great Britain grew and industrial growth in Northern U.S. textile mills increased.
- Due to the the focus on cotton, slavery became even more essential to the Southern economy.
Origins and Development of Slavery
- Colonial America used enslaved labor to support extensive agriculture.
- By the 19th century, slavery affected the South's political, social, religious, economic, and cultural systems.
- Slave codes preserved slavery through laws.
- Figures like Nat Turner and Denmark Vesey led revolts against slavery.
Rebellions Against Slavery
- Denmark Vesey planned a large-scale revolt in 1822, but authorities caught him before it began.
- In 1831, Nat Turner led a violent uprising that killed dozens of white Southerners before being suppressed.
- Slaveholder's fear rose due to rebellions which led to stricter slave codes.
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