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