All of the following were reasons that Southerners gave to justify slavery EXCEPT
a. slavery helped slaves by guaranteeing them life-long employment and care
b. the demand for cotton was on the increase
c. raising cotton was very labor-intensive, so a cheap source of labor was needed
d. the lack of a transportation network in the South meant there was no motivation to become industrialized
e. slavery was cost-effective because the warm climate of the South allowed year-round cultivation of cotton
Answer: d. the lack of a transportation network in the South meant there was no motivation to become industrialized
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