What did the declining demand for cotton lead to? A. It made finding work in the textile industry difficult
B. It forced mill workers to become farmers
C. It fueled other types of industries
D. It created more jobs for farmers in urban areas

Part a: which statement identifies the central idea of the text? a: the north was more powerful than the south and was always going to be the victor of the civil war. b: despite the obvious strength of the north, the outcome of the war was unpredictable at the time. c: the united states underestimated the strength of the south, giving it the upper hand. answer !