<span>The economies of Georgia and South Carolina boomed in the 1790's as a result of the manufacture of cotton. With the cotton gin invented by Eli Whitney US production of cotton soared and the majority of that production was in Georgia and South Carolina, improving the economies of both states as a result.</span>
b. occupies central and southern Africa is the correct answer.
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Many european nations and america desired to expand their "spheres of influence" and control parts of China for their own 'empire', which enables the nations to get more resources and other 'exotic' things that they do not have in their native lands.
The United States failed to provide adequate support.
