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The invention of the cotton gin gave the cotton planters a method to clean the cotton of the seeds in a faster way so they could grow more cotton. Because they grew more cotton they needed more slaves. By the time of the civil war the slave population of the south was over 4 million.
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How did northerners and southerners feel about slavery in general?
The northerners felt slavery was bad, although they bought cotton from the south that the slaves made. The southerners felt slavery was very useful to make and sell goods.
How was modernization viewed in the south during the civil war?
The south viewed modernization as a bad thing, and preferred to use their slaves. Their one piece of modernization was the cotton gin. Although they viewed modernization as something bad, they used some pieces of technology to increase farm production.
How did slaves feel when they were away from their family?
thay felt very bad
What were some of the worst dangers and challenges that runaway slaves faced?
death or bad injuries
What did enslaved Africans do on the plantations?
Just about everything one could imagine except for positions that are normally thought of as powerful and respectable. They worked the fields, plowed planted and chopped cotton, took care of the vegetable gardens, grainery, etc. Did all the domestic work in the home including cooking, caring for children and serving all the family. Also,caring for the plantation owner's wife if she became ill.Took care of livestock, chopped wood, carried water, did the butchering of animals, and so on and so on.
How did the invention of the cotton gin increase slavery in the south?
More slaves were needed to keep up with the increased demand for cotton.
How did the South try to finance the war?
The South tried to finance the war by making more cotton. This was bad for the slaves because that meant that they would have to world harder.
Bad properties of cotton?
properties of cotton bad points. .it wrinkles easily
What kind of slaves did the incas have?
bad slaves
Who preformed the Blues?
The African slaves. They sung it whilst they worked; often they were about something bad. They nick-named their songs ' The Blues' because they always used to dye the cotton blue!
What is a bad invention?
A waterproof teabag.
Is the invention of gunpowder good or bad?
it was good
What were some of the punishements slaves had to face?
they were bad! they were bad!
How did captains treat their slaves?
Bad very bad
What is bad about cotton?
it can give you rashes.
What are bad properties of cotton?
yes
What are the good and bad points of cotton?
Good: > Turns into useful items. > Produces clothes. Bad: > If you wear Cotton clothes you might get a rash. ( Depends if you are allergic to Cotton. ) > With Cotton some items are wasted. :P By A.K!=]
