To Qualify as a Member of the Planter Class, a Person

question 65

Multiple Choice

To qualify as a member of the planter class, a person had to be engaged in southern agriculture and

• A) own at least ten slaves.
• B) grow specifically cotton or sugarcane.
• C) own at least twenty slaves.
• D) live in a large mansion.
• E) own at least fifty slaves.

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Definitions:

Melatonin

A hormone produced by the pineal gland that regulates sleep cycles.

Pineal Gland

The pineal gland is a small endocrine gland in the brain that produces melatonin, which regulates sleep patterns and circadian rhythms.

Anterior Lobe

The anterior lobe refers to the front part of an organ or gland, often used in reference to the anterior lobe of the pituitary gland which secretes various hormones.

Luteinizing Hormone

A hormone produced by the anterior pituitary gland that triggers ovulation and controls the menstrual cycle in females, and stimulates sperm production in males.