Question

how was abolition feared to influence american cotton prices? stagnate prices raise prices lower prices

Explanation:

In the context of American cotton production before abolition, enslaved labor was used extensively. Abolition would have disrupted this labor system, potentially increasing production costs (e.g., needing to pay workers). Higher production costs would lead to fears of raised cotton prices as producers would pass on costs or supply might be affected. Stagnation or lowering doesn't align with the fear of labor - related cost increases from abolition.

Answer:

B. raise prices