Facism stressed nationalism most strongly
b- decreased opportunities for entrepreneurs
The Industrial Revolution in the US increased opportunities for entrepreneurs. With new technology, there were more opportunities for people to create new businesses. In addition with new businesses being created there were connected, tangent businesses growing was well. For example, when the light bulb was invented it gave others the opportunity to create light fixtures, street lights, and film projectors.
The southern United States had the highest percentage of slaves. I am not sure what time period you are talking about but I assume you mean in the United States.