Question

1. select all that apply. select two factors that led to increased cotton production in the cotton belt. the draining of swamps opened up millions of acres to agriculture. northeastern states passed restrictive laws against agriculture. trade disruptions due to wars caused prices for rice and tobacco to drop. invention of the cotton gin made it easier to process cotton.

Explanation:

The draining of swamps provided more land for cotton - growing. The invention of the cotton gin made cotton - processing more efficient, thus increasing production. Restrictive laws in the Northeast had no direct impact on the Cotton Belt. Trade disruptions for rice and tobacco did not directly lead to increased cotton production.

Answer:

The draining of swamps opened up millions of acres to agriculture.
Invention of the cotton gin made it easier to process cotton.