The relative absence of enterprises engaged in manufacturing and finance prior to the Civil War in the Southern states is MOST LIKELY due to
A the dependence on cotton farming in the South.the dependence on cotton farming in the South.
B the lack of cities with high populations in the South.the lack of cities with high populations in the South.
C the South's refusal to use technology developed in the Industrial Revolution.the South's refusal to use technology developed in the Industrial Revolution.
D the South's inability to raise financial capital to engage in manufacturing activities.