Which of the Following Statements Regarding "Poor Whites" in the Old

question 52

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements regarding "poor whites" in the Old South is accurate?

• A)They were often of mixed race.
• B)They were former overseers and "plain folk."
• C)They often begged in the streets of southern cities.
• D)They were often cattle rustlers.
• E)They were often day laborers and squatters.

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