A chart shows cotton production in Mississippi from 1800–1859.The approximate data values read as follows:

Question

A chart shows cotton production in Mississippi from 1800–1859.The approximate data values read as follows:

0 pounds in 1800
60 million pounds in 1833
190 million pounds in 1839
190 million pounds in 1849
525 million pounds in 1859

Use the table to answer the question.

Which is the most likely cause of the spike in cotton production in Mississippi in the mid-1800s shown on the chart?

A. the growth in demand for cotton in the North and Europe

B. the introduction of new irrigation methods to the region

C. the invention of the cotton gin

D. the increase in number of immigrant-owned farms

Answer 1

The most likely cause of the spike in cotton production in Mississippi in the mid-1800s shown on the chart is A. the growth in demand for cotton in the North and Europe. This is because there is a significant increase in production from 60 million pounds in 1833 to 190 million pounds in 1839, indicating a growing demand for cotton during this time period.