Southern life was being affected. The growth of cities and industries slowed do to the price of slaves and land (doc3b). With such a high demand of cotton slave labor greatly increased. Planters, making such a great profit, bought more land making the slaves work endless. Though the slaves no longer had to deseed the cotton, greater numbers were needed to work the plantations to grow and pick it. Slave states increased from six to fifteen between the years 1790 and 1860 (doc3a). The cotton gin had a very negative effect on the growth of slavery. Traveling at speeds of 10-20 miles per hour, it’s easy to see why the rail road had such a positive impact on American lives. This transportation method was faster than canals and cheaper than wagons and stagecoaches (doc 4). Railroads created a more interconnected society. The entire nation was joined with 1776 miles of track. Railroads created a huge domestic market for raw materials and manufactured goods. It allowed people to get produce and meats from different parts of the
Southern life was being affected. The growth of cities and industries slowed do to the price of slaves and land (doc3b). With such a high demand of cotton slave labor greatly increased. Planters, making such a great profit, bought more land making the slaves work endless. Though the slaves no longer had to deseed the cotton, greater numbers were needed to work the plantations to grow and pick it. Slave states increased from six to fifteen between the years 1790 and 1860 (doc3a). The cotton gin had a very negative effect on the growth of slavery. Traveling at speeds of 10-20 miles per hour, it’s easy to see why the rail road had such a positive impact on American lives. This transportation method was faster than canals and cheaper than wagons and stagecoaches (doc 4). Railroads created a more interconnected society. The entire nation was joined with 1776 miles of track. Railroads created a huge domestic market for raw materials and manufactured goods. It allowed people to get produce and meats from different parts of the