Ch. 11: The Cotton Revolution (AB Tech)

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Now that you've had the chance to take a look at your Unit 1 exams, how do you feel you did? List some of your thoughts and reflect on the process of your evidence of mastery.

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The cotton kingdom made the U.S. incredibly wealthy, but at an enormous human cost. Can you think of any modern industries where economic growth is tied to exploitation?

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In what ways would the importance of cotton expand in the south during the early 19th century?

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In what ways would the application of slavery expand in the south during the early 19th century? How would the development of the cotton economy coincide with this process?

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How would the urban context of the south change during the early to mid 19th century, and why would such changes occur?

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In brief, explain some of the major themes of antebellum southern culture.

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In what ways would religion and honor coalesce to formulate the foundation of southern culture?

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In brief, discuss some of the major themes of this chapter.