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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The region's population density was low, as much of the land was dedicated to agriculture and much of the population was spread out over rural areas. The South had a much lower population density compared to the more urbanized North.

Which of the Following Was a Major Demographic Characteristic of Southern