Plantation mistresses
a. had little contact with slaves.
b. were often active in the women's rights movement.
c. frequently had moral doubts about slavery.
d. commanded a sizable household staff of mostly female slaves.
e. tended to be harsh in their treatment of slaves.
d
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A. seven B. nine C. ten D. twelve
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