In the late 1850s, many of the great landholders of the lower South were
A. former Old World aristocrats that emigrated from Europe.
B. still first-generation settlers.
C. rooted to one plantation for many generations.
D. part of a wealthy leisure class.
E. from longstanding aristocratic families.
B
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