Which of the Following Was a Major Demographic Characteristic of Southern

question 30

Multiple Choice

Which of the following was a major demographic characteristic of Southern society between 1830 and 1860?

• A) The population became increasingly urban.
• B) The number of foreign-born residents equaled that of the North.
• C) The region's population density was low.
• D) The region had many more women than men.

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