Regarding cotton agriculture in the pre-Civil War era, __________
A) many planters sought to cultivate an alternative to cotton
B) cotton was the most famous crop in the South, but it was not the most profitable
C) cotton was a sure investment because cotton prices rarely fluctuated
D) many planters worked their land until it was exhausted
E) large plantation owners stopped growing cotton and turned to tobacco
Answer: D
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