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  • Why did a labor crisis develop in the cotton south in the first few decades of the 1800s *?
  • Why was the South on the cutting edge of the market revolution?
  • Which of the following statements describes the class of Propertyless whites living in the South in the mid-nineteenth century?
  • Why did the planter elite of the South face political challenges in the 1840s and 1850s?
  • How did planters attempt to resolve a labor crisis in the cotton south in the early 19th century quizlet?
  • What prevented white Southerners from working to diversify their economy in the nineteenth century?
  • How did planters attempt to resolve a labor crisis in the cotton south in the early nineteenth century quizlet?
  • What is the main reason for the rapid expansion of slavery in the south in the early nineteenth century?
  • What developments led to the rise of the cotton Kingdom during the first half of the 19th century?
  • How did the cotton industry affect slavery?
  • Why was the South on the cutting edge of the market revolution by 1840 quizlet?
  • Why did a labor crisis develop in the cotton south in the first few decades of the 1800s quizlet?
  • Which of the following statements describes the relationship between the economies of the North and south?
  • What was the typical white Southerner?
  • Which of these factors explained the surplus of slaves in the Chesapeake region in the early nineteenth century group of answer choices?
  • Why did South Carolina rice planters begin to sell some of their slaves and work the others harder in the 1820s?
  • Why did slaves in the Upper South FEAR family separation?
  • How did planters regain control of the land and labor in the South?
  • Why did President James K Polk retreat from his demand for fifty four forty or fight?
  • What prevented planter elites from exercising complete political dominance over the cotton south in the 1830s and 1840s?
  • How did successful Southern cotton planters use their profits?
  • Which of the following characterizes the plantation labor system of the southern cotton industry quizlet?
  • What caused the expansion of slavery in the South?
  • What was the major reason for the large increase in the number of slaves in the US in the 19th century?
  • What prevented planter elites from exercising complete political dominance over the cotton South?
  • Which of the following describes the changes in slaves living conditions in the early 19th century?
  • Why did a labor crisis develop in the cotton South in the first few decades of the 1800s *?
  • What was the most important factor in the revitalization of slavery in the 19th century?

Slavery as an Obstacle to Economic Growth in the United States: A Panel Discussion

The Journal of Economic History

Vol. 27, No. 4, The Tasks of Economic History (Dec., 1967)

, pp. 518-560 (43 pages)

Published By: Cambridge University Press

https://www.jstor.org/stable/2116262

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The Journal of Economic History is devoted to the multidisciplinary study of history and economics, and is of interest not only to economic historians but to social and demographic historians, as well as economists in general. The journal has broad coverage, in terms of both methodology and geographic scope. Topics covered include money and banking, trade, manufacturing, technology, transportation, industrial organisation, labour, agriculture, servitude, demography, education, economic growth, and the role of government and regulation. In addition, an extensive book review section keeps readers informed about the latest work in economic history and related fields. Instructions for Contributors at Cambridge Journals Online

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  • Why did a labor crisis develop in the cotton south in the first few decades of the 1800s *?
  • Why was the South on the cutting edge of the market revolution?
  • Which of the following statements describes the class of Propertyless whites living in the South in the mid-nineteenth century?
  • Why did the planter elite of the South face political challenges in the 1840s and 1850s?
  • How did planters attempt to resolve a labor crisis in the cotton south in the early 19th century quizlet?
  • What prevented white Southerners from working to diversify their economy in the nineteenth century?
  • How did planters attempt to resolve a labor crisis in the cotton south in the early nineteenth century quizlet?
  • What is the main reason for the rapid expansion of slavery in the south in the early nineteenth century?
  • What developments led to the rise of the cotton Kingdom during the first half of the 19th century?
  • How did the cotton industry affect slavery?
  • Why was the South on the cutting edge of the market revolution by 1840 quizlet?
  • Why did a labor crisis develop in the cotton south in the first few decades of the 1800s quizlet?
  • Which of the following statements describes the relationship between the economies of the North and south?
  • What was the typical white Southerner?
  • Which of these factors explained the surplus of slaves in the Chesapeake region in the early nineteenth century group of answer choices?
  • Why did South Carolina rice planters begin to sell some of their slaves and work the others harder in the 1820s?
  • Why did slaves in the Upper South FEAR family separation?
  • How did planters regain control of the land and labor in the South?
  • Why did President James K Polk retreat from his demand for fifty four forty or fight?
  • What prevented planter elites from exercising complete political dominance over the cotton south in the 1830s and 1840s?
  • How did successful Southern cotton planters use their profits?
  • Which of the following characterizes the plantation labor system of the southern cotton industry quizlet?
  • What caused the expansion of slavery in the South?
  • What was the major reason for the large increase in the number of slaves in the US in the 19th century?

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They lived in a republic society with democratic institutions that elicited input from all white men.

What prevented planter elites from exercising complete political dominance over the Cotton South in the 1830s and 1840s? They lived in a republican society with democratic institutions that elicited input from all white men. The Alabama Constitution of 1819 did which of the following?

Why did a labor crisis develop in the cotton south in the first few decades of the 1800s *?

Why did a labor crisis develop in the Cotton South in the first few decades of the 1800s? Planters heading west needed many new slaves to clear, plant, and harvest the land.

Why was the South on the cutting edge of the market revolution?

Terms in this set (50) Why was the south on the cutting edge of the market revolution by 1840? It produced and exported over to – thirds of the worlds cotton supply.

Which of the following statements describes the class of Propertyless whites living in the South in the mid-nineteenth century?

Which of the following statements describes the class of propertyless whites living in the South in the mid-nineteenth century? They worked hard physical jobs as day laborers and enjoyed little respect from other whites.

Why did the planter elite of the South face political challenges in the 1840s and 1850s?

Why did the planter elite of the South face political challenges in the 1840s and 1850s? New state constitutions opened the franchise, making it more difficult for them to dominate government.

How did planters attempt to resolve a labor crisis in the cotton south in the early 19th century quizlet?

How did planters attempt to resolve a labor crisis in the cotton south in the early 19th century? By buying domestic slaves from the Chesapeake region. Which of the following statements characterizes the domestic slave trade in the 19th century? The domestic market brought wealth to American traders.

What prevented white Southerners from working to diversify their economy in the nineteenth century?

What prevented white southerners from working to diversify their economy in the nineteenth century? Wealthy planters believed that the plantation economy would continue to produce wealth indefinitely.

How did planters attempt to resolve a labor crisis in the cotton south in the early nineteenth century quizlet?

How did planters attempt to resolve a labor crisis in the cotton south in the early 19th century? By buying domestic slaves from the Chesapeake region.

What is the main reason for the rapid expansion of slavery in the south in the early nineteenth century?

During the first half of the nineteenth century, demand for cotton led to the expansion of plantation slavery. By 1850, enslaved people were growing cotton from South Carolina to Texas.

What developments led to the rise of the cotton Kingdom during the first half of the 19th century?

The Louisiana Purchase and the annexation of Texas as a slave state helped to expand the Cotton Kingdom. Politically, cotton became the foundation of southern control of the Democratic Party. The widespread use of the cotton gin, invented by Eli Whitney in 1793, made cotton plantations efficient and profitable.

How did the cotton industry affect slavery?

Growing more cotton meant an increased demand for slaves. Slaves in the Upper South became incredibly more valuable as commodities because of this demand for them in the Deep South. They were sold off in droves. This created a Second Middle Passage, the second largest forced migration in Americas history.

Why was the South on the cutting edge of the market revolution by 1840 quizlet?

Why was the South on the cutting edge of the Market Revolution by 1840? it produced and exported 1.5 million bales of raw cotton, over two-thirds of the world supply. 2. Which of the following statements characterizes the cotton planter class in Alabama, Mississippi, and Texas in the mid-nineteenth century?

Why did a labor crisis develop in the cotton south in the first few decades of the 1800s quizlet?

Why did a labor crisis develop in the Cotton South in the first few decades of the 1800s? Planters heading west needed many new slaves to clear, plant, and harvest the land.

Which of the following statements describes the relationship between the economies of the North and south?

What prevented planter elites from exercising complete political dominance over the Cotton South in the 1830s and 1840s? They lived in a republican society with democratic institutions that elicited input from all white men. The Alabama Constitution of 1819 did which of the following?

What was the typical white Southerner?

The typical white southerner was a modest yeoman farmer. They were also plain folk because they were not wealthy, owned few slaves, and devoted themselves to subsistence farming, though it did not get them out of debt.

Which of these factors explained the surplus of slaves in the Chesapeake region in the early nineteenth century group of answer choices?

What prevented white southerners from working to diversify their economy in the nineteenth century? Wealthy planters believed that the plantation economy would continue to produce wealth indefinitely.

Why did South Carolina rice planters begin to sell some of their slaves and work the others harder in the 1820s?

Why did South Carolina rice planters begin to sell some of their slaves and work the others harder in the 1820s? The competition from cheap Asian rice cut into their profit margins. How did the domestic slave trade affect slave marriages? It destroyed about one in every four slave marriages.

Why did slaves in the Upper South FEAR family separation?

Why did slaves in the Upper South fear family separation? Slaves could be sold at any time. Slave families lived their daily routines with the anxiety and fear of separation.

How did planters regain control of the land and labor in the South?

To regain their control of land and labor, Southern planters turned to two systems that kept African Americans under their control. One system was known as sharecropping. To survive, many former slaves became sharecroppers. Sharecropping is a system in which landowners give a few acres of land to their farmworkers.

Why did President James K Polk retreat from his demand for fifty four forty or fight?

Why did President James K. Polk retreat from his demand for fifty-four forty or fight? To avoid simultaneous war with Britain, Polk retreated from his demand for fifty-four forty or fight and accepted the British proposal to divide the Oregon country at the forty-ninth parallel.

What prevented planter elites from exercising complete political dominance over the cotton south in the 1830s and 1840s?

Why did a labor crisis develop in the Cotton South in the first few decades of the 1800s? Planters heading west needed many new slaves to clear, plant, and harvest the land.

How did successful Southern cotton planters use their profits?

What prevented planter elites from exercising complete political dominance over the Cotton South in the 1830s and 1840s? They lived in a republican society with democratic institutions that elicited input from all white men. The Alabama Constitution of 1819 did which of the following?

Which of the following characterizes the plantation labor system of the southern cotton industry quizlet?

How did successful southern cotton planters use their profits? They invested in real estate in the North.

What caused the expansion of slavery in the South?

One of the primary reasons for the reinvigoration of slavery was the invention and rapid widespread adoption of the cotton gin. This machine allowed Southern planters to grow a variety of cotton – short staple cotton – that was especially well suited to the climate of the Deep South.

What was the major reason for the large increase in the number of slaves in the US in the 19th century?

This remarkable growth was the result of two factors: (1) continued importation of new slaves from Africa and the Caribbean; and (2) natural population growth, especially among American-born slaves, who lived longer lives and bore more children than African-born slaves.

What prevented planter elites from exercising complete political dominance over the cotton South?

What prevented planter elites from exercising complete political dominance over the Cotton South in the 1830s and 1840s? They lived in a republican society with democratic institutions that elicited input from all white men.

Which of the following describes the changes in slaves living conditions in the early 19th century?

Which of the following describes the changes in slaves living conditions in the early 19 century? As blacks formed stronger social, family, and cultural ties, they resisted the break up of families through sale by their owners.

Why did a labor crisis develop in the cotton South in the first few decades of the 1800s *?

Why did a labor crisis develop in the Cotton South in the first few decades of the 1800s? Planters heading west needed many new slaves to clear, plant, and harvest the land.

What was the most important factor in the revitalization of slavery in the 19th century?

The rise of "King Cotton" as the defining feature of southern life revitalized slavery. The promise of cotton profits encouraged a spectacular rise in the direct importation of African slaves in the years before the trans-Atlantic trade was made illegal in 1808.

Why did a labor crisis develop in the cotton South in the first few decades of the 1800s?

Why did a labor crisis develop in the Cotton South in the first few decades of the 1800s? Planters heading west needed many new slaves to clear, plant, and harvest the land.

Which of the following best describes the relationship between cotton and the development of southern regional identity in the 19th century?

Which of the following best describes the relationship between cotton and the development of southern regional identity in the 19th century? Huge profits from cotton plantations encouraged Southerners to resist industrialization and retain and agricultural lifestyle.

How did Planters attempt to resolve a labor crisis in the cotton South in the early nineteenth century?

Planters heading west needed many new slaves to clear, plant, and harvest the land. How did planters attempt to resolve a labor crisis in the cotton south in the early 19th century? By buying domestic slaves from the Chesapeake region.

Which of the following statements describes the relationship between the economies of the North and South in mid 19th century?

Which of the following statements describes the relationship between the economies of the North and the South in the mid-nineteenth century? The wealth of the industrializing Northeast was increasing more quickly than that of the South.