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Poor whites in the South were further impoverished by the war. Since there was little or no money in the South, many were forced to emigrate West. In addition, poor whites suffered severe casualties during the war. Making a new beginning was difficult for these people.

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because poor people normally had nothing to protect themselves so they were more likely to get hurt

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