Although plantation owners and their families made up only a small part of the agrarian population, they controlled much of the wealth and political power in pre-Civil War Louisiana. Nevertheless, very few realized the myth of the planter family later idealized in novels and movies. Most masters and mistresses had little time for socializing with other plantation owners. Management of large landholdings, labor forces, and other investments required a lot of time, talent, and luck, and fortunes were hard to come by and easily lost. Louisiana's planters, both white and free black, were among the wealthiest in the South. Many planters were good businessmen, buying and selling crops and slaves at the best price. They poured profits back into their plantations, while spending at least some of their earnings on luxurious consumer goods. Fine furniture, tableware, artwork, clothes, and jewelry added to the planter family's comfort and allowed them to show off their wealth to friends and business associates. The wealthiest planters also kept houses in New Orleans, where they stayed during the winter cultural season.

–“Antebellum Louisiana II: Agrarian Life,”
Louisiana Department of Culture, Recreation, and Tourism

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.