Before and after the Civil War the South’s economy continued to revolve around the growth and sale of cotton. Why? What impact did the South’s continued reliance have on its economy, the environment/soil, and on race relations as a result?

ed this by tonight if possible! Before and after the Civil War the South’s economy continued to revolve around the growth and sale of cotton. Why? What impact did the South’s continued reliance have on its economy, the environment/soil, and on race relations as a result?