Which of the following is true of Southern society between 1830 and 1860?

A) The increased opportunities that accompanied the cotton boom led to a more nearly even distribution of wealth.
B) Slaveholders became less and less concerned about the loyalty of nonslaveholders.
C) The percentage of white Southern families owning slaves steadily declined.
D) As Southern society became more democratic, it also became more tolerant of dissent.

Cotton Boom

A period of rapid expansion in the cotton industry marked by increased production in the southern United States, largely fueled by slave labor, in the 19th century.

Distribution Of Wealth

Describes how wealth is shared or spread across a society, often highlighting disparities between different groups or individuals.

Democratic Society

A society in which the principles of democracy, such as voting rights, freedom of expression, and equality before the law, are practiced and upheld.