Which of the following is true of southern society between 1830 and 1860?
A) The increased opportunities that accompanied the cotton boom led to a more nearly even distribution of wealth.
B) Slaveholders became less and less concerned about the loyalty of nonslaveholders.
C) The percentage of white southern families owning slaves steadily declined.
D) As southern society became more democratic, it also became more tolerant of dissent.

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The percentage of white southern families owning slaves declined as the concentration of slave ownership became more pronounced among the wealthier elite, leading to a more unequal distribution of wealth and power.

Which of the Following Is True of Southern Society Between