During the pre-Civil War period, the shift from vertical to horizontal allegiances signified:
A) A move away from hierarchical relationships to those that were more egalitarian and/or socially-driven
B) Greater equality between men and women
C) The end of the nuclear family
D) The decline of religious influence in people's lives
E) All of these choices

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The shift from vertical to horizontal allegiances during the pre-Civil War period primarily indicated a transition from hierarchical, top-down relationships (such as those based on class, social status, or dependence) to relationships that were more egalitarian or based on social connections and mutual interests. This shift reflected broader changes in society, including the way communities were organized and how individuals related to one another.

During the Pre-Civil War Period, the Shift from Vertical to Horizontal