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AP US History

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Which of the following statements is true about the South in the years between the Civil War and 1900?
  1. The South enjoyed the same economic prosperity as the North.
  2. The South retained a largely agricultural economy.
  3. The South developed a large network of railroads.
  4. The South became totally economically independent from the rest of the United States.
Explanation
Answer - B - In the years between the Civil War and 1900, the South retained a largely agricultural economy.
Key Takeaway: Although the South hoped to industrialize and became a major economic power in the years after the Civil War, it largely retained its agricultural economy. Pockets of industry developed, most importantly in Birmingham, Alabama, but for the most part the South failed to industrialize. Because of this, an extensive railroad network could not be supported and the South was largely economically dependent upon the rest of the country.
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