The largest group of whites in the south were? a. rural poor b. yeomen c. tenant farmers d. plantation owners

The correct answer is B. The largest group of whites in the south were yeomen.

Explanation:

Yeomen farmers were farmers who, unlike the planters, worked his fields themselves without the use of slaves.

A Yeoman had enough property to provide or lease a farm with sufficient land for his children, without having to pursue further employment as farmers. They usually owned no less than 40 hectares.

The correct answer is B) Yeomen.