Vocab Flashcards
1
Q
What does agrarian mean?
A
People who farmed in the South - they invested in land and slaves to grow cash crops
2
Q
What is a cash crop?
A
Crops that are planted for the purpose of selling
3
Q
Which group owned and used a large amount of enslaved labor? Aristocrats or yeoman farmers?
A
Aristocrats
4
Q
Who were the political leaders of Southern states and communities?
A
The wealthy elite who owned many slaves
Aristocrats
5
Q
What are textiles?
A
Fabrics made from cotton
6
Q
What is urbanization?
A
The growth of cities
