Question

Which of the following accurately describes an aspect of poor White Southerners’ daily lives?
A. Most married outside of their communities, as people often traveled.
B. Many made their houses, such as log cabins.
C. Many owned enslaved people.
D. Most bought their clothes in stores.

Answer 1

B. Many made their houses, such as log cabins.

Poor white Southerners typically lived in simple, self-built homes (often log cabins), made much of their own furniture and clothing, rarely owned slaves, and generally married within their local communities.