Question

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how did rich virginians keep relations friendly with poor whites?

a. they provided seeds to poor whites.

b. they allowed poor whites the use of their skilled slaves.

c. they paid for homes for poor whites.

d. they gave pieces of land to poor whites each season.

Explanation:

To determine the correct answer, we analyze each option:

• Option A: Providing seeds is a practical way to help poor whites with farming, fostering goodwill.
• Option B: Allowing use of skilled slaves is less likely as slaves were property, and this doesn't align with typical practices to maintain relations.
• Option C: Paying for homes is an extensive and unlikely measure for rich Virginians to keep relations friendly.
• Option D: Giving land each season is not a common or practical method, as land ownership was more permanent and controlled.

Among these, providing seeds (Option A) is a plausible way rich Virginians could assist poor whites and maintain friendly relations.

Answer:

A. They provided seeds to poor whites.