History of Cotton in Memphis
During the mid-19th century, cotton was king. Historian Wayne Dowdy explained how vital this crop was the Memphis economy and its continuing effects on race and culture in the city.
Description
During the mid-19th century, cotton was king. Historian Wayne Dowdy explained how vital this crop was the Memphis economy and its continuing effects on race and culture in the city.
Bell Ringer Assignment
- Explain the significance of cotton in Memphis in the 19th century.
- What was the cotton exchange?
- How did the cotton economy affect people directly and indirectly?
- How did the cotton economy impact slave labor?
- How did the Civil War impact the cotton economy in Memphis?
- Explain how Memphis’ economy developed over time.
- How did World War II impact the cotton industry?
Participants
Vocabulary
- Demographic
- Emancipate
- Exploit. World War Two
- Great Depression
- Industrialization
- Invest
- Rural
- Slavery
- Speculator