Which of the following statements characterizes the planter elite of the Upper South in the early and mid-1800s?

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Many elite planters in the Upper South believed in the idea of paternalism, which held that slaveowners had a moral obligation to care for and guide their slaves. This belief led many to consider themselves benevolent masters, although the reality of slavery was far from benevolent.

Answer: B 
 Tidewater planters in Virginia, in particular, frequently questioned the morality of the domestic slave trade, which involved the sale of slaves from the Upper South to the Deep South.

Answer: C 
 Planters' embrace of republicanism actually strengthened plantation aristocracy, as they were able to use their wealth and influence to shape the political and economic systems in their favor.

Answer: D 
 Rice planters tended to be more conservative than other elite planters and were particularly attached to the idea of an agrarian republic. However, it is not accurate to say that they valued Jeffersonian republican simplicity, as their lifestyles were often lavish and extravagant.

Which of the Following Statements Characterizes the Planter Elite of the Upper