History

Georgia Harris

26 March, 10:25

Which statement is true about the role of geography on the economy of the area in red in the years leading up to the Civil War?

A) Shipbuilding was the dominant economic activity in this area because of its abundant pine forests and timber.

B) Agriculture was the dominant economic activity in this area because of its fertile soil and warm, humid climate.

C) Manufacturing and industry became the dominant activity in this area because of its rocky, mountainous terrain and harsh climate.

D) This area controlled nearly all of the nation's imports and exports because of its ports on the Atlantic Coast and the Gulf of Mexico.