But cotton eventually became the dominant crop and the one with which the South was identified. By 1850 the American South grew more than 80 percent of the world's cotton. Slaves were used to cultivate all these crops, though cotton most of all.
The complex is located on the Ila de la Cite, right in the heart of Paris City. La Sainte-Chapelle is known as the only building from Capetian royal palace that survives as well as the highest pinnacle of Rayonnant period achievements.
Located in the Midi-PyrÃ©nÃ©es region of France, the small, beautiful city of Lourdes is home to the Sanctuary of Our Lady of Lourdes. A major meeting point for millions of pilgrims each year, this sacred city is also the ideal destination for enjoying outdoor activities like hiking, mountain biking and skiing.