To be called a "planter," one had to
A) own at least twenty slaves.
B) work alongside slaves.
C) be engaged in the slave trade.
D) remain part of the lower farming class.
E) avoid involvement in politics.

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To be called a "planter" historically, one typically needed to own at least twenty slaves. This ownership indicated a certain level of wealth and status in the agricultural economy, particularly in the American South, where planters played a significant role in the economy and society.

To Be Called a "Planter," One Had to