By the mid-nineteenth century the "old northwest" was the leading supplier of: a. wheat, oats, corn, potatoes, and livestock b. ships, lumber, textiles, rum, and imported goods c. tobacco, cotton, sugar, and rice d. indigo, silk, spices, and herbs

Writing an essay on population growth as you write, be sure to include the following sections: an introduction that includes a topic sentence or paragraph that incorporates your argument a clearly stated argument that you will defend at least seven specific facts from the information you analyzed or found in your research for this activity an appropriately formal tone transitions good grammar and proper spelling references to your research in your writing, including direct quotes and appropriate citations a concluding statement or paragraph that incorporates your argument