Which outcome resulted from the period of prohibition in the united states? a: an increase in the size and power of organized crime operations b: a period of widespread popularity for the communist movement c: a decrease in the loyalty of children to their parents' political values d: an expansion of restrictions on immigration from outside western europe

Consider the following invention from the american industrial era. cotton gin – a machine that removed seeds from short-staple cotton which option explains how this invention contributed to the role of the united states as an emerging world power? a. it was in high demand abroad, as many european nations had begun farming cotton. b. it led to the decline of slavery in the south, which enhanced america’s international reputation. c. it freed up many slaves to become factory workers in northern cities, which improved the economy. d. it increased production efficiency of a us cash crop that was in high demand in other nations.