"It cost more than a thousand dollars an acre to produce cotton," he said.

With all of the attention centered on producing cotton, the South's economy became very unbalanced.

By the 1830s the 11 states produced more cotton than all of the other countries in the world combined.

The land simply would not produce enough cotton to provide the income needed.

Texas produces more cotton than any other state in the US.

Madison County produced most cotton in Alabama during this time.

In the 19th century, the town produced leather, cotton, silk and tobacco.

The mill complex continued producing cotton until the 1950s.

With advancements in technology, it became possible to produce cotton continuously.

They can continue with their money, although they are not producing cotton in the future.