10.)Which of the following would best support the author's claim that more slaves were needed after the invention of the cotton gin?

A.Examples of other inventions that affected slaves' lives
B. Information related to the life and times of Eli Whitney
C.Stories of the first time people saw the cotton gin working in the field***
D.Details about the number of slaves working cotton 20 years after the cotton gin

c?

i think D, however moms says A, I think im correct, right?

Yay for you! You're right and Mom's wrong. But I thought mothers were always right. <g>

lol ikr

To determine which option would best support the author's claim that more slaves were needed after the invention of the cotton gin, we need to analyze each option:

A. Examples of other inventions that affected slaves' lives: While other inventions may have influenced the lives of slaves, this option does not specifically address the cotton gin or its impact on the need for more slaves.

B. Information related to the life and times of Eli Whitney: While information about Eli Whitney may provide historical context, it does not directly support the claim that more slaves were needed after the invention of the cotton gin.

C. Stories of the first time people saw the cotton gin working in the field: This option suggests that stories of the cotton gin's initial impact could help support the claim. If these stories describe the increased efficiency of the cotton gin and the subsequent higher demand for cotton production, it could imply a greater need for slaves.

D. Details about the number of slaves working cotton 20 years after the cotton gin: This option directly addresses the impact of the cotton gin over time. If it provides information indicating that the number of slaves working in cotton production increased significantly after the invention of the cotton gin, it would support the claim.

Based on the analysis, either option C or D could potentially support the author's claim. However, since option C specifically mentions the cotton gin working in the field, it stands out as the stronger choice. Therefore, the correct answer would be C.

No.