Which of the Following Was NOT Part of the Myth

question 56

Multiple Choice

Which of the following was NOT part of the myth of the Old South's superiority?

• A) The standard of living in northern states had declined since slavery had been banned.
• B) Kind planters indulged their happy slaves.
• C) Slavery was beneficial to both the master and slave.
• D) The South was morally superior to the North.
• E) One southerner could defeat ten northerners in combat.

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