Cotton was the primary cash crop from Louisiana before the Civil War, significantly impacting Southern economy and relying on slavery for production.
Prior to the Civil War, the US cash crop that mainly came from Louisiana was cotton.
The Southern economy heavily relied on cash crops like cotton, tobacco, and rice. Cotton's profitability led to its widespread cultivation and prominence in the region's economic structure. Slavery played a crucial role in the production of cotton, with the South's economic success deeply intertwined with the institution of slavery.
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