In the pre-war South, yeoman farmers
A. rarely owned land.
B. made up a relatively small percentage of the total working white male population.
C. generally opposed the institution of slavery.
D. mostly held deeply militant views against wealthy planters.
E. rarely owned slaves.
Answer: E
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