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26. For the Europeans, the greatest long-term return on their investments was from: A. The slave trade B. Fishing C. Timber and other wood products D. Cash crop farming E. Trade with indigenous Native-Americans 26.___

27. Over time, the biggest revenue-generating crop grown in the South was: A. Rice B. Cotton C. Tobacco D. Wheat E. Indigo 27.___

28. An important high-volume business enterprise of the early South was: A. The port B. The small privately-owned farm C. The trade with Native-Americans D. The exploration of the interior lowlands E. The plantation 28.___

29. Which of the following is NOT true regarding the cultural effects of cash crop agriculture? A. The South’s transportation network evolved to move goods from the interior to coastal export cities B. Smaller marketplaces remained isolated from each other C. There was increased interaction with the North D. The rural population stayed isolated from larger urban areas E. Banking and other merchantile activities remained concentrated in cities like Richmond and Atlanta 29.___

30. Which of the following is NOT true regarding plantation agriculture? A. It increased voluntary immigration to the South B. It required a large investment in labor C. It led to the an established slave trade D. Most of the white population was native-born E. It was facilitated by the availability of cheap land

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26. Cash crop farming
The greatest long-term return on their investments was cash crop farming.

27. Cotton
The biggest trade partner, and Southerners sold tons of cotton.

28. The plantation

29. There was increased interaction with the North