For which of the following reasons may the South be considered "distinctive" in comparison to the rest of the United States in the period from 1830 to 1860?
A) Most southerners were Protestants while most northerners were Catholics.
B) The South was committed to the institution of slavery.
C) The South was geographically much smaller than the North.
D) Southerners for the most part did not participate in the westward expansion of the nation.

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The South was distinctive due to its commitment to the institution of slavery, which was a defining characteristic of its economy and society during this period.

For Which of the Following Reasons May the South Be