What Percentage of the Slave Colonies' Wealth Did Wealthy Planters

question 28

Multiple Choice

What percentage of the slave colonies' wealth did wealthy planters hold?

• A) 60 percent
• B) 10 percent
• C) 30 percent
• D) 90 percent

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