PLEASE HELP! Imagine that you are a merchant in Philadelphia, which served as the nation’s capital during most of Washington’s presidency. Identify and explain a decision you might make to turn a quick profit. Then, identify and explain a decision you might make to ensure long-term growth and stability for your business.

How did the invention of the cotton gin affect slave labor in the united states? a. there was a forced migration of slaves from the south to the north. b. slave-owning cotton planters were gradually forced to sell their plantations. c. more slaves were purchased to work on cotton plantations in the south. d. the reduced need for labor on cotton plantations led to a decline in slavery. e. slaves were moved from cotton plantations to sugar plantations.