The correct answer is "It attracted significant industrial resources from the North."
Explanation:
The International Cotton Exposition of 1881 was held beside the Western & Atlantic Railroad tracks. The exposition was held to show the advancements of cotton and the progress of Atlanta after the destruction of the "Battle of Atlanta."
People traveled from all over the United States and abroad to see the exposition being held and learn about the new technologies. The largest crowd was on Planter's Day and more than 10,000 came. During this time, a mural was shown to everyone that was to represent "the new South."
