Question 2. Slavery Expansion In The 19th Century Flashcards
1
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Farmers
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They relied on female slaves to produce new workers. They bought slaves from the north because they were cheap. The market for slaves increased west as the demand increased
2
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Price of slaves
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The price increased because there was a demand for workers at the time. The price doubled in 10 years. There was a big completion for them so sellers profited
3
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Cotton gin
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This machine made it quicker to gather cotton and the amount of cotton received increased. Farmers planted more crops because of this so they needed more slaves to harvest it.
