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Sectionalism in the United States — Unit test

Question 7 • DRHS GA-GSE US History A

What is a plantation?

Answer
A
a small family-owned farm, numerous in the northern US states during the 1800s
B
an investment company that protected its investors
C
a large family-owned agricultural estate, usually located in the southern US states
D
a factory with machines that spun cotton fiber into cloth

Explanation

A plantation is a large agricultural estate where crops are grown, often with a focus on one or a few cash crops. In 1800s U.S. history, plantations were commonly located in the South and were often family-owned. Therefore, the correct choice is “a large family-owned agricultural estate, usually located in the southern US states.”

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