Which statements best describe the lives of plantation owners? Check all that apply.
The wealthiest planters kept winter homes in New
Orleans.
Plantation-owning families had busy social
schedules to keep all year.
Plantation-owning families controlled most of the
wealth in the state.
Successful plantation management required time
and skill.
Planters showed off their wealth with luxurious
consumer goods.

The wealthiest planters kept winter homes in New  Orleans.

Plantation-owning families controlled most of the  wealth in the state.

Successful plantation management required time  and skill.

Explanation:

The wealthiest planters kept winter homes in New  Orleans, where they stayed during the winter cultural season. Plantation-owning families controlled most of the  wealth in the state because at that time plantation of cash crops make huge profit. Successful plantation management required time  and skill because time is required to complete the operation and skill is required to fulfill the operation efficiently.

the correct answer is:

b) a rich merchant.