Which of the following was NOT a reason why there was less industrial development in the South than in the North?
A.because 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 manufactured goods in the South was smaller than in the North.
Is the answer C? Thanks in advance
correct
Thank you for the help (0:
Well I went with C but the answer is A. Thanks anyways )o:
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/History_of_the_Southern_United_States
http://shrdocs.com/presentations/8681/index.html
A is NOT the correct answer, regardless of what your on-line course says. The old (antebellum) South is no more rocky than other places, less so than New England, the Western Mountains, etc.
I'm sorry! Re-reading the question, which is NOT the reason, A IS correct. I misread it. My excuse is that I'm coming down with a cold and sneezing a lot, so, perhaps missed that key word during a Kleenex bout. I apologize.
A is correct
The answer is actually A. The rockiness of southern land making it difficult to develop railroads was not a reason why there was less industrial development in the South compared to the North.
To determine the correct answer, let's analyze the other options:
B. The lack of capital in the South was indeed a reason for less industrial development. The South had a predominantly agricultural economy, which meant that most wealth was tied up in land and slaves, rather than available for investment in industrial ventures.
C. The profitability of cotton agriculture is actually a reason why there was less industrial development in the South. The high demand for cotton and the profits it generated provided less incentive for Southern elites to invest in industry. Therefore, this option is incorrect.
D. The smaller market for manufactured goods in the South compared to the North is another reason for the South's lack of industrial development. The Southern economy revolved primarily around agriculture, with a smaller population and less urbanization compared to the North. Consequently, the demand for manufactured goods was significantly lower in the South.
Therefore, the correct answer is A. The rockiness of southern land did not contribute to the South's lack of industrial development.