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QuizMultiple Choice

The Economic Impact of Slavery

Question 2 • AZ-US/AZ History A (SS301)

During the Industrial Revolution, how did innovations in technology affect the use of enslaved workers in the United States?

Answer
A
Innovations in agricultural technology increased cotton production, meaning Southern plantations needed more enslaved workers.
B
Innovations in agricultural technology meant that fewer workers were needed on Southern plantations, decreasing demand for enslaved workers.
C
Innovations in manufacturing technology increased production in Southern factories, resulting in immigrants working alongside enslaved workers.
D
Innovations in manufacturing technology raised the output of industry in the North, resulting in an increased use of enslaved workers.
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