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Based on the passage, it is clear that only a small minority of white southerners owned large amounts of slaves, with less than 1 percent owning 50 or more enslaved workers. Therefore, it can be concluded that a majority of southern whites did not own large amounts of slaves.
“A planter was someone who owned at least 20 enslaved workers. In 1860, only one white southerner in 30 belonged to a planter family. An even smaller number—less than 1 percent—owned 50 or more enslaved workers” Based on that passage, evaluate the following statement: A majority of southern whites owned large amounts of slaves. (1 point) Responses True True False
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