Question

Look at the illustration depicting the 1881 International Cotton Exposition, held in Atlanta. Then answer the question that follows.
The organizers of this event sought to showcase which of the following?

Group of answer choices

1. the recovery of the city of Atlanta from the destruction of the Civil War

2. the potential impact of rapid industrial development on the environment

3. the superiority of the South's industrial operations compared to the North's

4. the social and economic gains of African Americans following Reconstruction

Answer 1

Answer: 1. the recovery of the city of Atlanta from the destruction of the Civil War.

Explanation:

The International Cotton Exposition was held for about three months in 1881 from October to December in Atlanta. It was held to show that Atlanta and the South had finally recovered from the devastation of the Civil War and were now starting to regain their political position with the end of the Reconstruction era.

Another reason was the showcasing of new developments in cotton production and saw an estimated $200,000+ being made as revenue.