Economy of the North Economy of the South
• Most jobs were in factories.
• 75 percent of blacks were free by 1810.
• Many railroads had been built.
• Blacks held low paying jobs. • Most jobs were in agriculture.
• 4 percent of blacks were free by 1810.
• Very few railroads had been built
• Blacks were held in slavery.
Before the Civil War, the economies of the North and South were very different. Based on the information in the chart, which statement is most likely true about the South?
A.
Blacks were paid well for performing skilled work.
B.
Blacks were often employed as conductors on trains.
C.
Slaves were often used to maintain the railroads.
D.
Slaves were important to the success of agriculture.