How did short-staple cotton differ from long-staple cotton?

a. Short-staple cotton grew well in dry, cold climates.
b. Short-staple cotton had seeds that were hard to extract by hand.
c. Short-staple cotton could only be grown south of South Carolina.
d. Long-staple cotton was unsuitable for textile manufacturing.


b. Short-staple cotton had seeds that were hard to extract by hand.

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