Question

Which statement best describes the role of slavery in the Southern economy?*

Answer 1

Answer:

The Southern economy was based on agriculture and they used slave labor to work the farms, producing food and other raw materials for the national market.

Explanation:

The statement that best describes the role of slavery in the Southern economy is option A.

This is because, the Southern economy relied on agriculture which needed many workers and so they took full advantage of the slaves to do farm work for them under harsh and terrible conditions.