Which of the following was a characteristic of the South that contributed to its distinctiveness during the first half of the eighteenth century?
A) the ownership of slaves by the majority of southern whites
B) its reliance on factories and banking
C) its biracial population and culture
D) the high proportion of immigrants that comprised the overall southern population
E) its accessible public school system

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The South's distinctiveness during the first half of the eighteenth century was significantly marked by its biracial population and culture, largely due to the institution of slavery which created a society with a significant number of both white and black inhabitants living in close proximity, albeit under vastly different conditions.

Which of the Following Was a Characteristic of the South