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Q: How were the economies of the North and South different What problems did the differences cause?
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North American economies are based increasingly on?

technology industries


Why did slavery grow more slowly in the north then in the south?

The differences in the type of economies. South was extremely agricultural for example Cotton, Sugar Cane, and Tobacco. All of these require manual labor and since slavery is the cheapest form of labor it makes sense that the south would have a large amount of slaves instead of the north which was more industrial.


What were two key differences between the north's economy and the south's economy?

what were two key differences between the north's economy and the south's economy?


How were the north and south different besides slavery?

The south was primarily agrarian while the north had delved into manufacturing. Most of the differences stem from economic development with the north converting to industrialized, urbanized areas and building prosperous modern (for the time) farms; while the deep south concentrated on plantation agriculture and subsistence farming. The increased sectionalism where in different economies, social structure, customs and political values continued to diverge eventually lead to the civil war. Slavery was just one facet of many in the overall sectionalism. The main schism being the north's constant push towards innovation and continued development while the south claimed they wanted to 'remain true" to their heritage.


What would MOST likely account for the disparity in number of factories in the Union and Confederacy?

The difference is most likely attributable to the fact that their economies (in general) were based on different things. The South was more agricultural, and the North more industrial.

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What kinds of activities made up the early economies of the North?

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How do differences in wealth affect life in North Carolina?

The differences in wealth affects life in North Carolina in various ways. This is what creates the different social classes which are an inhibitor to developing a unified society.


The economies of North Africa are heavily dependent on what?

oil


What did the beating of Charles Sumner show about the north and the south?

They had different cultures.


What was important to the economies of Virginia Maryland and North Carolina?

Tabacco


North American economies are based increasingly on?

technology industries


How is 90 degrees north latitude different from 90 degrees south?

There differences are there cliamate, and the behavior of the sun


How did the economies of new England and southern different?

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