Which of the following might you infer from the chart?

cotton was a scarcity in the 1890s.

cotton production was at an all-time high in 1865.

the economy in the south relied solely on cotton production in the 1890s.

the profitability of cotton farming was decreasing in the late 1800s.

Cotton production was at an all-time high in 1865.

Explanation:

Supply and Demand. When there is almost nothing of a product (Scarcity) then a product will be sold for more. Unlike when there is alot of a product, then the product will be sold for less. Therefore, as the price of cotton decreases, the amount of cotton being produced goes up.

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answer: the third option is your answer

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