The development of the cotton gin led to the spread of slavery because ____ .(1 point)

Question

The development of the cotton gin led to the spread of slavery because ____ .(1 point)

Responses

it made the production of cotton more expensive.
it made the production of cotton more expensive.

it led to more competition between the North and the South.
it led to more competition between the North and the South.

it increased the demand for workers.

Answer 1

The development of the cotton gin led to the spread of slavery because ____ .(1 point)

Correct answer: it increased the demand for workers.