Question

Which statement most shows an economic reason why the South supported enslavement?

It produced most of the world’s cotton.
It thought White people were superior to Black people.
It wanted to abolish Federal laws.
It wished to expand its territory.

Answer 1

Answer: It produced most of the world's cotton.

Step-by-step explanation:

The need for more slaves grew as the cotton production grew. Since the north also relied on coton from the south, cotton became the souths main source.