Which statement best summarizes the effects of slavery on the southern economy?
A. It released capital for investment that would otherwise have been tied up in wages.
B. It was a highly efficient mode of production.
C. It helped diversify the southern economy, but was not highly profitable.
D. It concentrated wealth and power in the hands of the planter class.
Answer: D
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