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Who was at the bottom of the Southern social structure in the 1800s? A:A. poor landownersB:B. African AmericansC:C. illiterate workersD:D. freed African Americans

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Who was at the bottom of the Southern social structure in the 1800s? A:A. poor landownersB:B. African AmericansC:C. illiterate workersD:D. freed African Americans

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The answer is B: African Americans. In the Southern social structure of the 1800s, African Americans, particularly those enslaved, were at the bottom. Despite the existence of poor landowners and illiterate workers, the institution of slavery meant that African Americans were considered property and thus were at the lowest rung of the social ladder. Even freed African Americans faced significant discrimination and were not considered equal to whites.

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