Answer:
C. led to industrialization.
Explanation:
Hey! So, in the South, the invention of cotton gin led to industrialization. During the industrial revolution, cotton gin was invented by Eli Whitney in 1793. This helped large amount of production of cotton in the United States.
Why it is not option A?
- When cotton gin was invented, there was mass production of cotton which needed more slaves to harvest.
Why it is not option B?
- In the south, the plantation economy produce crash crops like rice, tobacco, and sugar cane. Cotton gin led the industrialization in South which grew rapidly, not the plantation economy.
Why it is not option D?
- Even though the industrialization in South was blasting, it did not affect the economy in the bad way, but the economy increased in a good way. The economy wasn't devastated.
Therefore, option C is the correct answer. Hope this helps and you also have a wonderful day and life and God bless you too and everyone else. Also I would appreciate if you give me the brainlist or not. Thank you :) !!
