The rapid growth of US cotton production between 1800 and 1860:

A. Decreased southern movement of slaves

B. Increased ties between farming and industry

C. Increased northern movement of planters

D. Decreased trade with foreign nations

the best description of postwar writers might be progressive.

following the war, writers showed a tendency to work on artistic or social matters rather than political themes. while postwar literature may not have been the greatest period of english literature, the themes provided excellent critics a high number of novels. such examples include anthony burgess, anthony powell and frank kermode, all of which can be placed under the progressive view.