What role did cities play in the antebellum South?
A. They enabled farmers to export their cotton to the world.
B. They provided an important source of labor for plantations.
C. They trained enslaved people in the latest farming methods.
D. They produced most of the goods that the planter elite consumed.

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GinnyAnswer · Answer

Cities in the antebellum South were crucial for exporting cotton, serving as trade hubs that linked Southern agriculture to global markets. However, they did not primarily provide labor for plantations or train enslaved people in farming. Instead, they facilitated some manufacturing and supported the economic framework of the region. ;

Answered by GinnyAnswer | 2025-07-03

Anonymous · Answer

Cities in the antebellum South were essential for exporting cotton, serving as trade hubs that connected locally grown cotton to global markets. They provided some labor support for plantations but were not the primary source of labor or training. Therefore, the most accurate answer to the question is option A: They enabled farmers to export their cotton to the world. 
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