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The Southern states developed an agricultural based economy. This was due to the large amount of farming that was done.

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Cotton was king in the south at that time. Tobacco was also important. The blockade prevented the South from selling their crops and buying the necessary materials to fight the war.

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Q: What was the most important element of the economy in the south united states during the early 1800's?
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