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What did Louisiana’s wealthy plantation owners experience regarding their social status as a result of the Civil War?

They lost their high social status as their plantations crumbled and wealth declined.

Their social status lessened because slavery was outlawed and they were now considered criminals.

Their social status increased because, despite the war against slavery, they managed to make money.

They kept their social status because they bought protection and continued operating.

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They lost their high social status as the plantations crumbled and wealth declined
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Answer:

They lost their high social status as their plantations crumbled and wealth declined.

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