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.
I think its either A or C
they both sound correct to me
... was NOT a reason ...
To determine the correct answer, let's analyze each option:
a. because of the rockiness of southern land made it difficult to develop railroads.
This statement suggests that the rocky terrain in the South hindered the development of railroads. If this were a reason for slower industrial development, it implies that the answer is A.
b. because there was a lack of capital in the South.
This statement implies that the South lacked sufficient financial resources to invest in industrial development. If this were a reason for less industrial development, it suggests that the answer is B.
c. because agricultural production of cotton was so profitable, there was less incentive to develop industry.
This statement suggests that the lucrative nature of cotton agriculture provided less motivation to invest in the development of industries. If this were a reason for slower industrial development, it implies the answer is C.
d. because the market for manufacturing goods in the South was smaller than in the North.
This statement implies that the Southern market for manufactured goods was smaller than the Northern market, potentially leading to less industrial development in the South. If this were a reason for slower industrial development, it means the correct answer is D.
Now, let's evaluate which option does not present a reason for slower industrial development in the South. Option C states that the profitability of cotton agriculture reduced the incentive to develop industry, while options A, B, and D all offer potential reasons for less industrial development.
Therefore, the answer is c. because agricultural production of cotton was so profitable, there was less incentive to develop industry.