"Cotton was king in the Old South." Which of the following statements about cotton is true?
A. It was grown primarily in the Upper South.
B. Cultivation migrated gradually westward to new agricultural frontiers.
C. It was grown only by the larger slaveowners.
D. By 1860 the United States produced almost half of the world's cotton supply.
Answer: B
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