According to historian David Grimstead, riots that occurred in the South in the first half of the 19th century were often caused by
A. food shortages.
B. racially motivated attitudes.
C. high federal tariffs.
D. high taxes.
E. All of the above
Answer: B. racially motivated attitudes.
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