What would explain absence of highly developed schools, churches, and libraries in the South between 1800 and 1860?

A) Southerners did not enjoy socializing as much as their northern counterparts.
B) Most southerners were far too busy to devote time to nonwork activities.
C) Southerners were afraid that the presence of such institutions would lead to a mixture of the races.
D) The South's low population density meant that financing and operating such institutions was difficult.

Low Population Density

Areas characterized by a small number of inhabitants relative to the land area, often found in rural or wilderness regions.

Highly Developed Schools

Highly Developed Schools refers to educational institutions characterized by advanced curricula, resources, teaching methods, and technology, aimed at providing high-quality education.

Libraries

Institutions or spaces dedicated to the collection, preservation, and lending or reference of books, journals, and other informational materials.