Why Did The South Grow Research Paper
Jacob Hosier
Ms. Stewart
US History I H
February 26, 2015 Prompt: Dr. Brinkley quotes a prominent historian who wrote, “The South grew, but it did not develop.” Assess the validity of this statement for the years between 1800 and 1860. (set a chart up showing a similar column and a difference column) Thesis: Although the South did develop a growing merchant class during these years and the population grew; there were not many changes in the social and economic structure of the South.
Similarities (did not develop)
● Tobacco prices were subject to frequent depressions meaning that the economy of the South did not improve. ● Tobacco rapidly exhausted the land on which it grew, it was difficult for many growers to stay in business. The
Ms. Stewart
US History I H
February 26, 2015 Prompt: Dr. Brinkley quotes a prominent historian who wrote, “The South grew, but it did not develop.” Assess the validity of this statement for the years between 1800 and 1860. (set a chart up showing a similar column and a difference column) Thesis: Although the South did develop a growing merchant class during these years and the population grew; there were not many changes in the social and economic structure of the South.
Similarities (did not develop)
● Tobacco prices were subject to frequent depressions meaning that the economy of the South did not improve. ● Tobacco rapidly exhausted the land on which it grew, it was difficult for many growers to stay in business. The