In "Home Place Retold," it was a common practice for siblings from one family to marry siblings from a neighboring family primarily because the communities had very small populations. Marrying within a close-knit community helped reinforce social ties and keep resources and knowledge within a manageable circle, which was particularly important in rural farming contexts.
In "Home Place Retold," why was it a common practice for siblings from one family to marry siblings from a neighboring family?
People wanted to keep farming practices a secret.
The communities were large and extensive.
People wanted to combine their land into huge farms.
The communities had very small populations.
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