Which of the following was true of small farmers in 1670s Virginia?
a. The economy was doing so well that even though they made less money than large-scale planters, their problems were too small to justify their rebellion.
b. They lacked access to good land for farming.
c. They could count on the government to help them take over Native American lands.
d. They had access to the best land, but a surplus in the tobacco market left them in poverty.
Ans: b. They lacked access to good land for farming.
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