Question

Why were slaves an important part of South Carolina's economic success?

Question 1 options:


A: They filled the growing need for labor in cultivating South Carolina's cash crops.



B: They worked in the gold mines that were discovered in the backcountry region.



C: They developed their own cash crop with indigo, which quickly gained popularity in Europe.



D: They provided a vital customer base for a variety of goods produced in the region.

Answer 1

Answer: A

Step-by-step explanation:

As cotton became the backbone of the Southern economy, slavery drove impressive profits.