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Question

Which geographic feature led the North and South to develop different ways of life before the Civil War? 

A. The North was far from the Mississippi River.

B. The North had a lot of rain that made it ideal for growing tropical plants.

C. The South had a lot of coal that made it ideal for textile mills.

D. The South had a warm climate and rich soil that was good for farming. 

Answer 1

The answer is D. The North of the United States is composed of temperate forests and sparse farmland so towns and trade ports were common whereas the South being closer to the equator has a much warner climate climate which is ideal for abundant agriculture since a stronger presence of the Sun allows photosynthesis to happen more frequently.