What was the primary effect of technical advances in the cotton industry on slavery?
A) The advances eliminated slavery in Europe.
B) The lives of slaves were greatly improved by cotton clothing.
C) Slavery became much more profitable.
D) The primary employers of slaves became textile factories.
E) Increased numbers of slaves died from lung diseases associated with cotton fiber.
Ans: C
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