1. Which of the following reasons explains why the textile industry greatly declined in Philadelphia? Select all that apply. ☐ Apparel companies moved south because southern cotton was a cheaper alternative to northern wool. ☐ Textile producers wanted to work in southern states because they provided greater government protection for labor unions. Philadelphia's textile workers stopped producing quality work. ☐ Free trade agreements slashed the price of textiles.

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1. Which of the following reasons explains why the
textile industry greatly declined in Philadelphia?
Select all that apply.
Apparel companies moved south because
southern cotton was a cheaper alternative to
northern wool.
Textile producers wanted to work in southern
states because they provided greater
government protection for labor unions.
Philadelphia's textile workers stopped producing
quality work.
Free trade agreements slashed the price of
textiles.
Transcribed Image Text:1. Which of the following reasons explains why the textile industry greatly declined in Philadelphia? Select all that apply. Apparel companies moved south because southern cotton was a cheaper alternative to northern wool. Textile producers wanted to work in southern states because they provided greater government protection for labor unions. Philadelphia's textile workers stopped producing quality work. Free trade agreements slashed the price of textiles.
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