COTTON AND THE ANTEBELLUM ECONOMY
Value of Antebellum Cotton Exports
| Year | Value of Total Exports | Value of Cotton Exports |
| 1815 | $52,557,753 | $17,529,000 |
| 1860 | $333,576,000 | $191,806,555 |
Source: North, Economic Growth 233
Weight of Antebellum Cotton Exports
| Year | Weight |
| 1793 | 488,000 lbs |
| 1794 | 1,602,000 lbs |
| 1815 | 82,999,000 lbs |
Source: North, Economic Growth 231