In the Cotton Belt, Planters

question 46

Multiple Choice

In the cotton belt, planters

• A)moved away from the task system.
• B)generally permitted slaves to keep small gardens.
• C)had less control over their slaves than in the Chesapeake.
• D)sought to diversify their agriculture.
• E)worked their slaves less than did coastal planters.

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