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After the end of the Civil War, many in the South saw the folly of allowing King Cotton to lull them into a cash crop society, which had contributed to their defeat. Focus, while still mainly agrarian, moved to several crops. Tobacco, rice and sugar became popular and profitable crops. Hydroelectric power made it easier to industrialize and an improved railway system allowed fast, economical shipping that allowed them to remain strong in the agricultural market. .
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How did the actions of northern states differ from actions of southern states regarding slavery after the American revolution?
The northern states began working to end slavery, but the southern states needed slaves because they thought their economy would suffer without them.
What did the Southern states name their country during the US Civil War?
The Confederate States of America.
What was the most important element of the economy in the south united states during the early 1800's?
The Southern states developed an agricultural based economy. This was due to the large amount of farming that was done.
What new country was proclaimed by the states that seceded from the Union?
The union of Southern states during the US Civil War was named "The Confederate States of America".
How do you reintegrate the Southern States into the Union?
With Abraham Lincoln dead, and the North bent almost on revenge, the Southern States were in deep trouble. The Reconstruction policies, was handled very poorly. Since most of the South was ruined, it stayed ruined. Even by 1900, the South's economy was still below its production in 1861.
