History

Question

Question:

Why was cotton production expensive throughout the 1700s?

Answer Options:

Select one of four

High expense of the cotton gin

Overabundance of slavery

High labor costs for removing seeds

Scarcity of land for production

Answer

High labor costs for removing seeds.

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During the 1700s, cotton production was expensive due to the high labor costs involved in removing the seeds from the cotton fibers. This process...