Most members of the planter aristocracy saw themselves as
A) the benevolent guardians of an inferior race.
B) capitalistic farmers pursuing their own economic self-interest.
C) self-sacrificing members of the larger community.
D) the champions of the democratic ideal.

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Members of the planter aristocracy believed they were superior to African Americans and saw themselves as benevolent guardians of their slaves, providing for their needs and protecting them from harm. This belief was a key part of the ideology of slavery and allowed them to justify the subjugation of an entire race.

Most Members of the Planter Aristocracy Saw Themselves as