They experienced floods and droughtt so they couldn't grow crops
It was made possible by technology, travel
Answer: Fort Sumter is notable for two battles, the first of which began the American Civil War. It was one of a number of special forts planned after the War of 1812, combining high walls and heavy masonry, and classified as Third System, as a grade of structural integrity.
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They were often called free soilers
Since you haven't provided multiple choices, I'll assume you are looking for an explanation. There were multiple, the most notable being the improvement of the steam engine, the cotton gin, and the cost effectiveness of steel production. The steam engine, developed by James Watt, allowed for increased efficiency and was a huge reason why transportation was now much more of an accessible idea. The cotton gin, made by Eli Whitney, allowed for better productivity when it came to separation of cotton from their seeds and gave way to the thought that slavery was not needed, on a logical and moral mindset.