New South

What was one major reason the South wanted to change after the Civil War?

• The South had too many factories

• The economy depended too much on fishing

• The economy was dependant on plantations

• Too many people were moving south

What was Henry Grady’s vision for "the New South"?

• A return to plantation farming

• Isolation from Northern businesses

• Railroads factories and diverse farming

• Expansion of slavery

How did railroads help Southern towns?

• They replaced farming

• They increased population and business growth

• They caused towns to shrink

• They ended immigration

What industry became the symbol of the New South?

• Steel

• Shipbuilding

• Textile mills

• Banking

Where were the first textile mills built in South Carolina?

• Lowcountry

• Midlands

• Upcountry

• Coastal Plains

What were typical working conditions in mills?

• High pay and short hours

• Low wages and long hours

• Strict safety laws

• Free healthcare

Which natural resource helped South Carolina diversify its economy?

• Coal

• Gold

• Phosphate

• Oil

What was phosphate mainly used for?

• Fuel

• Clothing dye

• Fertilizer

• Weapons

What problem did overproduction cause for farmers?

• Crops spoiled quickly

• Prices dropped because too much was sold

• Banks raised interest rates

• Workers quit farming

What insect destroyed many cotton crops?

• Locust

• Termite

• Army worm

• Boll weevil