In the late 1700s, the demand for raw cotton from the American South increased, and therefore, plantations expanded. Which of the following was essential for the growth of the plantations? cheap electricity cheap labor cheap boll weevil poison cheap advertising

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Yadira

23 September, 11:16

In the late 1700s, the demand for raw cotton from the American South increased, and therefore, plantations expanded. Which of the following was essential for the growth of the plantations? cheap electricity cheap labor cheap boll weevil poison cheap advertising

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Eugene · Answer 1

Mostly cheap weevil poison that way the weevils wouldn't devour their crops, and secondly it would be the cheap labor, that way they don't have to worry about paying much to the workers.