Which of the following was NOT a reason why there was less industrial development I the South than in the North?
a. because of the rockiness of southern land made it difficult to develop railroads.
b. because there was a lack of capital in the South.
c. because agricultural production of cotton was so profitable, there was less incentive to develop industry.*
d. because the market for manufacturing goods in the South was smaller than in the North.
It's A. Thanks for not helping me.
Amy -- please understand that this is a free service offered by volunteers. Most of us are retired teachers and help students when we have the time. But we do have lives away from Jiskha. For instance, I was at the grocery store. I'm usually online off and on here about 12 hours a day. Your rude comment is insulting and childish.
Oh -- and A is wrong.
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Sorry Ms. Sue, for all of the childish people on here! It always makes me happy when you help!
is the answer a
1. C
2. C
3. B
4. B
5. A
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To determine which of the options was NOT a reason why there was less industrial development in the South compared to the North, we need to evaluate each option individually.
a. The option states that the rockiness of southern land made it difficult to develop railroads. This could be a reason for the lack of industrial development, as railroads were crucial for transportation and trade during the Industrial Revolution.
b. The option mentions a lack of capital in the South. This could also be a valid reason, as industrial development requires significant financial resources to establish factories, invest in technology, and support infrastructure.
c. The option suggests that the agricultural production of cotton was so profitable that there was less incentive to develop industry. This is a plausible reason for the lack of industrialization since the economic prominence of the cotton industry could have diverted resources and attention away from other potential industries.
d. Lastly, the option states that the market for manufacturing goods in the South was smaller than in the North. This could also be a contributing factor, as a smaller market would limit the demand and thus discourage the establishment of manufacturing industries.
Considering all the options, option c stands out as the one that was NOT a reason for the less industrial development in the South. The profitability of cotton agriculture may have influenced the region's economic focus, but it does not directly explain why industrial development was lacking.
Therefore, the answer is: c. because agricultural production of cotton was so profitable, there was less incentive to develop industry.