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It is called king because slavery was on its way out. Once the cotton gin was created slaves were needed to harvest the cotton. Cotton was a major export of the usa it was almost 50% of USA's exports.
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What was cotton considered as in the south?
cotton was considered as "king" in the south.
What crop was the king of the south?
Cotton was the crop king of the south.
What was the southern king dethroned by the end of the Civil War?
There was no "king" in the south at any time. Nobility in the United States since 1789 to today is not recognized. The only king in the south is a reference to the dominance of cotton called "king cotton". This is not a person, but a crop.
Why Was The Souths Strategy called The king Cotton diplomacy?
It was called the King Cotton Diplomacy because A 'King' is in charge of everything and the south believed that if they didn't sell their cotton to Britain and France, then they would be forced to help break the North's blockades which is what a 'King' can do. The cotton part is obvious and 'diplomacy' international trade and trading with France and Britain is international. which is why it is called the King Cotton Diplomacy. Don't try to argue with me :) its in the S.S teachers textbook. :)
What was king and the main topic of conversation in the south?
cotton
What was king of the south during civil war times?
Cotton was often called the King of the South during the Civil War.
What was cotton considered as in the south?
cotton was considered as "king" in the south.
What was the 'king of the south?
Cotton was the crop king of the south.
What crop was the king of the south?
Cotton was the crop king of the south.
What was the southern king dethroned by the end of the Civil War?
There was no "king" in the south at any time. Nobility in the United States since 1789 to today is not recognized. The only king in the south is a reference to the dominance of cotton called "king cotton". This is not a person, but a crop.
What was the king in the south?
Cotton
What was the cotton production in the part of the south referred to as?
Cotton was King.
What was king of agriculture in the south?
cotton
Who was referred to the king of the south during the industrial revolution?
Cotton was king in the industrial revolution. The South thought that cotton was the key to their prosperity.
Why Was The Souths Strategy called The king Cotton diplomacy?
It was called the King Cotton Diplomacy because A 'King' is in charge of everything and the south believed that if they didn't sell their cotton to Britain and France, then they would be forced to help break the North's blockades which is what a 'King' can do. The cotton part is obvious and 'diplomacy' international trade and trading with France and Britain is international. which is why it is called the King Cotton Diplomacy. Don't try to argue with me :) its in the S.S teachers textbook. :)
What was a major reason that slavery expanded in the south in the first half of the 1800's?
Cotton was King in the South in the 1800s. The cotton gin made it possible to harvest more cotton than ever, which in turn called for more slaves to harvest the cotton.
What was king and the and the main conversation in the south?
Cotton
