Which of the following helps explain the prosperity of southern plantations in the mid-nineteenth century?
A) high prices for cotton on the world market
B) acquisition of new territory by the United States
C) continual importation of African slaves
D) growing diversification in farming and production of natural resources
Answer: A
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