Match the difference between the Planter Class and "Plain Folk" in Southern society prior to the Civil War in terms of political power and slave ownership.
Planter Class
Plain Folk
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Did not own slaves and did not hold much political power
Owned slaves and held majority of political power
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Answer (1)
The Planter Class were wealthy plantation owners who owned many slaves and held significant political power, whereas Plain Folk were small farmers with little to no slave ownership and minimal political influence. This stark contrast highlights the social and economic divisions in Southern society before the Civil War. ;
