How were most southern whites connected to the plantation system?

Question

A. Most had little direct connection because they owned small farms.
B. Most were connected to plantations because they rented land from them.
C. Most southern whites worked for planters.
D. Most southern whites owned large plantations.

Answer 1

The correct answer is:

A. Most had little direct connection because they owned small farms.

Most southern whites did not own large plantations and were instead small farmers or laborers who had limited direct involvement with the plantation economy.