HistoryUnited States HistoryCivil War Era

What is one significant difference between the Northern and Southern states prior to the Civil War? (1 point)

The North relied on the land to support its economy; the South relied on industry.

Northern states had mostly small family farms; Southern states had large plantations

Agriculture was the main economic activity in the North; trade was the main economic activity in the South

The Native American population in the North was small; there were thousands of Native Americans in the South

The correct answer is: Northern states had mostly small family farms; Southern states had large plantations.