Question

Explain how agriculture and textile factories impacted the economic development of South Carolina?

Answer 1

The textile industries and agricultural factories that emerged before the civil war became very impactful in the economic development of South Carolina. The growing of rice, for example, led to most of South Carolina's economic success through the rise of rice milling factories that utilized water power drive pestles. There was also the availability of raw materials and change of attitude towards the development of the industry that led to the growth of these industries in South Carolina. The emergence of these industries further led to urban development and the rise of the population through migrant migration and natural increase due to increased food production. During the civil war, the textile and agricultural factories industry further operated to capacity to supply uniforms and weapons which lead to revenue growth and economic development in South Carolina.