Why did cotton production increase in the 1850s in Texas?
Moreland was cultivated
New fertilizers were used
New strands of cotton were developed
New technologies were available
The demand for cotton increased due to the Industrial Revolution
The invention of the cotton gin made it easier to process cotton
The availability of slave labor increased
The expansion of railroads made it easier to transport cotton
The Homestead Act of 1862 allowed settlers to claim land in Texas
The climate in Texas was suitable for cotton production