The city of atlanta most likely considered the 1881 international cotton exposition a success because

a)
people from around the world attended the exposition.

b)
turnout for the exposition was far greater than expected.

c)
the event opened up trade relations with other countries.

d)
city leaders united to host an event that the city.

The answer is D) city leaders united to host an event that helped the city.

Why is it D)? because the city of Atlanta considered the 1881 International Cotton Exposition a success because city leaders united to host an event that helped the city. Though turnout was lower than expected, the event brought a lot of positive attention to the city.