How did the deerskin trade impact the economy of colonial South Carolina?(1 point)

Responses

The deerskin trade replaced rice as a major export.
The deerskin trade replaced rice as a major export.

The deerskin trade made the Indigenous people less dependent on material goods.
The deerskin trade made the Indigenous people less dependent on material goods.

The deerskin trade replaced the need for the plantation economy.
The deerskin trade replaced the need for the plantation economy.

At its height, the deerskin trade made up half of the state’s economy.

1 answer

The most accurate response is: At its height, the deerskin trade made up half of the state’s economy.

The deerskin trade was a significant economic driver in colonial South Carolina, particularly during its peak in the 18th century, contributing greatly to the regional economy.