Prior to 1860, affluent southern white women

A. typically played an important role in public activities.
B. played a significantly different role from that of their northern counterparts.
C. had created the most significant challenge to slavery in the South.
D. centered their lives in the home.
E. commonly held income-producing jobs.


Answer: D

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