Agriculture in the New South largely failed to achieve the transformative shift envisioned by its supporters. While there was some diversification and the introduction of new crops, the region remained heavily reliant on cotton and sharecropping systems that perpetuated poverty and economic dependency for many African Americans and poor whites. The hoped-for industrialization and modernization did occur in some areas, but the agricultural sector often lagged behind, maintaining a cycle of economic challenges rather than leading to the promised prosperity. Overall, the vision of a thriving, diversified agricultural economy was not fully realized.
A strong base of dedicated supporters.
Less agriculture, more industry
Fighting broke out in Kansas after the government sided with the South, leading to violent conflict between pro-slavery and anti-slavery factions. This period, known as "Bleeding Kansas," saw Union supporters establish their own government in opposition to the pro-slavery forces. The tensions highlighted the deep divisions in the country leading up to the Civil War.
The Federalists were strongest in the Northeast. John Adams, from Massachusetts and Alexander Hamilton from NY were two of their leaders. Their main opposition was Thomas Jefferson and his supporters from the South and the West.
The alternative was to let the south secede from the Union or achieve some kind of compromise.
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A strong base of dedicated supporters.
Yes, agriculture is the number one industry in South Dakota.
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The South
The South's economy was based almost entirely on agriculture
A strong base of dedicated supporters.
A strong base of dedicated supporters.
The most dramatic change in agriculture in the South was the invention of the cotton gin.
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