What long-term effect did sharecropping have on the economy of the south? it provided a strong agricultural base so industries could develop. it produced surplus food, so more people worked in specialized jobs. it kept the region dependent on agriculture, especially cotton cultivation. it overworked the land so much that poor harvests and famine resulted.

"the plan of removing the aboriginal people who yet remain within the settled portions of the united states . . approaches its consummation. . an extensive region . . has been assigned for their permanent residence. it has been divided into districts and allotted among them. many have already removed and others are preparing to go. . " removal of southern indians to indian territory, 1835 this passage is most closely related to a) imperialism. b) the civil war. c) westward expansion. d) the french indian war.