Question

Which of the following is the most accurate analysis of the relationship between planters and slavery?(1 point) Responses The wealth and power of planters was dependent on the labor of enslaved people. The wealth and power of planters was dependent on the labor of enslaved people. The majority of planters had few enslaved people and preferred to use paid labor when possible. The majority of planters had few enslaved people and preferred to use paid labor when possible. Planters supported slavery in South Carolina but opposed its expansion elsewhere. Planters supported slavery in South Carolina but opposed its expansion elsewhere. Planters managed enslaved people but had little direct involvement in the buying and selling of enslaved people.

Answer 1

The most accurate analysis of the relationship between planters and slavery is: The wealth and power of planters was dependent on the labor of enslaved people.

This statement reflects the historical reality that the plantation economy in the South was heavily reliant on the labor of enslaved individuals, which created significant wealth and power for the planter class.