Question

1. what role did the cotton gin play in the expansion of slavery in the south? - a) it decreased the demand for cotton. - b) it reduced the need for enslaved labor. - c) it increased cotton production and demand for enslaved labor. - d) it had no effect on the cotton economy.

Explanation:

The cotton gin made separating cotton fibers from seeds faster, increasing cotton production. This led to higher demand for cotton, and more enslaved labor was needed to grow and harvest more cotton.

Answer:

C. It increased cotton production and demand for enslaved labor.