-The carved pineapple found at the top of this doorway from the main entrance of Westover Plantation symbolized .
A) the importance of locally grown crops in the lower South
B) an architectural style unique to the American colonies
C) affluent hospitality
D) the dependence on African slave labor for agricultural production

Question

-The carved pineapple found at the top of this doorway from the main entrance of Westover Plantation symbolized .
A) the importance of locally grown crops in the lower South 
B) an architectural style unique to the American colonies 
C) affluent hospitality 
D) the dependence on African slave labor for agricultural production

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

The carved pineapple symbolizes affluent hospitality, as pineapples were rare, expensive, and considered a symbol of welcome and generosity during the colonial period.

-The Carved Pineapple Found at the Top of This Doorway