The expansion of southern cotton plantations and of slavery, 1793–1838 (OCR GCSE History A (Explaining the Modern World)): Flashcards
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What crop revived the southern economy in the 18th century?
What crop revived the southern economy in the 18th century?
Cotton revived the southern economy after the tobacco crisis.
Who invented the cotton gin and when?
Who invented the cotton gin and when?
Eli Whitney invented the cotton gin in 1793.
How much cotton could one person produce before the cotton gin?
How much cotton could one person produce before the cotton gin?
One pound of cotton per day before the cotton gin.
What impact did the cotton gin have on cotton farming?
What impact did the cotton gin have on cotton farming?
Increased efficiency, boosting cotton production significantly.
What economic event took place by 1812 in the South?
What economic event took place by 1812 in the South?
The Cotton Boom significantly increased cotton farming.
What was the slogan indicating cotton's importance in the South?
What was the slogan indicating cotton's importance in the South?
The slogan was 'King Cotton' highlighting its significance.
How did the cotton gin affect the demand for enslaved people?
How did the cotton gin affect the demand for enslaved people?
Demand for enslaved people increased due to cotton production.
What did southerners rely on for cheap labor in cotton farming?
What did southerners rely on for cheap labor in cotton farming?
Southerners relied on slavery for cheap labor in farming.
What did enslaved people receive for their labor?
What did enslaved people receive for their labor?
Enslaved people received only food and limited shelter.
How did slavery help southern business investments?
How did slavery help southern business investments?
It saved money, allowing more investment in their businesses.