What did the rich Virginians allow poor whites to do to keep relations friendly?

Rich Virginians allowed poor whites to participate in certain social and economic privileges to maintain friendly relations and prevent dissent. This included granting them limited access to land, tax breaks, and opportunities for small-scale farming. By fostering a sense of inclusion and shared interest, the wealthy elite aimed to create a buffer against potential unrest and maintain the social hierarchy. This strategy helped to ensure that poor whites would align more closely with the interests of the wealthy planter class.