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CHAPTER 11.3 – The Southern Economy
CHAPTER 11.3 – The Southern Economy
Cotton Gin – a machine invented by Eli Whitney in 1793 that
speeded the processing of cotton
Cotton Gin – a machine invented by Eli Whitney in 1793 that
speeded the processing of cotton
CHAPTER 11.3 – The Southern Economy
CHAPTER 11.3 – The Southern Economy
Cotton Gin – a machine invented by Eli Whitney in 1793 that
speeded the processing of cotton
1) Hardships faced on plantations
Impact on Economy
profitable
• made cotton growing more ___________________________
slaves
• increased the use and value of ________________________
• led to huge growth in ________________________________
cotton production
source of wealth / cash crop
• made cotton the greatest _____________________________
in the United States
• Received: Harsh punishments
• Had to perform: Manual labor on the plantations
• Families were often: Separated and broken apart
2) Types of work enslaved African Americans performed
• Manual labor on the plantations – MAJORITY
• House jobs
• Skilled labor positions
CHAPTER 11.3 – The Southern Economy
CHAPTER 11.3 – The Southern Economy
Restrictions placed on free African Americans’ rights
Arguments against slave labor:
They were not allowed to:
Attend schools
1) ______________________________________________
Vote
2) ______________________________________________
Serve on a jury
3) ______________________________________________
Testify
4) ______________________________________________
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