Before the introduction of new agriculture technology during the industrial revolution
a: work on southern plantations was done by hand, which limited how much cotton would be grown.
b: southern textile mills only processed cotton fiber that was planted and harvested locally.
c: work on northern plantations was done by hand, which limited how much cotton could be grown.
d: northern textile mills only processed cotton fiber that was planted and harvested locally.

The correct option is A.

Before the industrial revolution, everything was done by hand. Manufacturing was often done in people's homes, using hand tools or basic machines.

Industrialization marked a shift to powered, special machinery, factories and mass production. The iron and textile industries played central roles in the industrial revolution. Industrialization brought an increased volume and variety of manufactured goods and an improved standard of living for people as well as employment and living conditions.

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