The colonies used cotton primarily for its versatility and economic value, as it became a key raw material for the textile industry. Cotton was in high demand in both domestic and international markets, particularly in Britain, due to the rise of industrialization. The cultivation of cotton also supported the plantation economy in the Southern colonies, which relied heavily on slave labor for its production. This led to significant social and economic implications, shaping the landscape of American society.
Well...all they did was use big farms(plantations) to harvest cotton.
New England depended on southern colonies for the supply of materials such as cotton and foodstuffs.
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Well...all they did was use big farms(plantations) to harvest cotton.
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New England depended on southern colonies for the supply of materials such as cotton and foodstuffs.
Cotton and sugar cane.
Tobacco and Cotton
cotton, tobacco, timber
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