Which of the following was the main determinant of a man's wealth and social position in the South?

A. The size and furnishing of his home
B. The amount of land and the number of slaves he owned
C. The value of his stockholdings and the amount of money readily available to him in his bank account
D. The extent of his involvement in community affairs.


Answer: B

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