Two significant events in the history of the early Republic are the invention of the cotton gin and the purchase of the Louisiana Territory. In an essay that focuses primarily, but not exclusively on slavery, explain the impact of these two events in the history of the United States during the early nineteenth century. 2. During the early nineteenth century, especially after the War of 1812, the U.S. economy began to diversify. This was especially true for the Northeast, which began to industrialize and to mass produce textiles. During the time of the early Antebellum Period, (the 1820s and the 1830s), the North and the South developed an economic relationship. Compose an essay that examines this relationship between the two sections that seemingly made cotton king. 3. The antebellum period refers to the years just prior to the American Civil War. An important area of interest among U.S. historians is the Antebellum North. Compose an essay that examines northern life centered on the black communities in the cities. In the essay particularly discuss family life, the church, educational institutions, and self-help organizations. 4. The antebellum period refers to the years just prior to the American Civil War. A major area of interest among U.S. historians is the Antebellum South. Compose an essay that examines southern life centered around the cotton economy. In the essay discuss the life of the slave owners and of the slaves and also examine the multifaceted relationship between the two.