Hinton R. Helper tried to convince southern yeoman farmers that ________
A) they should end planter dominance and slavery with it
B) slavery increased their standard of living
C) they could someday be slave owners themselves
D) they should fight to maintain the institution of slavery
E) they should free their slaves
Answer: A
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