In the early nineteenth century why did the steps to industrialize take place in New England as opposed to the South?

In the early nineteenth century, industrialization took root in New England due to its advantageous geography, including swift rivers for water power, and a concentration of ports facilitating trade. Additionally, the region had a more diverse economy and a growing population that provided a labor force and market for manufactured goods. In contrast, the South remained largely agrarian, relying on plantation agriculture and enslaved labor, which stifled industrial development and investment in manufacturing. The absence of infrastructure and a focus on cash crops further hindered industrialization in the South.