Which of the following statements about the Southern planter's world is most accurate?
A. Most great planters of the Old South were self-made men.
B. Most of the great planters were the sons of wealthy families.
C. The stereotype of the "southern belle" is fairly accurate.
D. The wives and daughter of plantation owners lived lives of leisure.
The subtropical temperate climate, abundant rainfall, and fertile soils of the southern United States allowed the flourishing of large plantations, and a large number of workers, were required for agricultural operations.
An individual who owned a plantation was known as a planter. The richest planters owned more land and slaves than other farmers.
The answer is: A. Most of the great planters of the Old South were self-made men.
