Which of the Following Was True of Small Farmers in 1670s

question 66

Multiple Choice

Which of the following was true of small farmers in 1670s Virginia?

• A) The economy was doing so well that even though they made less money than large-scale planters, their problems were too small to justify their rebellion.
• B) They had access to the best land, but a glut in the tobacco market left them in poverty.
• C) Their taxes were incredibly low-the one issue with which they were pleased.
• D) They could count on the government to help them take over Native American lands and thereby expand their meager holdings.
• E) The lack of good land, high taxes on tobacco, and falling prices reduced their prospects.

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