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What was the main reason why many white Southerners hoped to become slave owners?

A. They saw slavery as a sign of privilege.
B. They needed help in their textile mills.
C. They needed help in their factories.
D. They wanted to help enslaved people.

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Answer:

A

Step-by-step explanation:

A. They saw slavery as a sign of privilege.

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B. They needed help in their textile mills, that way they could mass produce cotton.
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