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Before 1860, cotton was considered "king" in the South due to its immense economic value and the demand for it in both domestic and international markets, particularly in Britain and Europe. The invention of the cotton gin in 1793 significantly increased the efficiency of cotton processing, leading to a boom in cotton production and reinforcing the reliance on slave labor. This cultivation of cotton became the backbone of the Southern economy, driving wealth and influencing social and political structures in the region. As a result, cotton agriculture shaped the South's identity and its conflicts with the North, particularly regarding slavery and states' rights.

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