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mar 14, 1794 - King Cotton

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King Cotton was the term for cotton being one of the major exports in the United States. This caused an increased demand for slaves and forced labor. Slaves would usually pick 125 to 150 pounds of cotton per day.

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mar 14, 1794
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~ 231 years ago