Question

select the correct answer.
what was the effect of the emancipation proclamation on the south?
o a. the economy of the south declined because it lost much of its enslaved labor force
o b. the economy of the south increased as more women participated in farming.
o c. the economy of the south increased as more enslaved people started working on the farms.
o d. the economy of the south was not affected as the enslaved people continued to work on the farms

Explanation:

The Emancipation Proclamation freed enslaved people. In the South, enslaved labor was crucial for the economy (especially agriculture). Losing this labor force would harm the economy. Option B is incorrect as women participating in farming wasn't a main effect. Option C is wrong because enslaved people were freed (so they wouldn't be working on farms as before). Option D is incorrect as the economy was affected.

Answer:

A. The economy of the South declined because it lost much of its enslaved labor force