Question

How did the Civil War impact farmers in South Carolina?(1 point)
Responses

Farmers turned over all land to tenant farmers who could work.
Farmers turned over all land to tenant farmers who could work.

Farmers added textile production to their farms.
Farmers added textile production to their farms.

Farmers sold off large quantities of land as prices fell for cotton.
Farmers sold off large quantities of land as prices fell for cotton.

Plantations grew larger after the Civil War as land was

Answer 1

The impact of the Civil War on farmers in South Carolina was significant. A key effect was that plantations grew larger after the Civil War as land was often acquired by wealthier individuals or companies in search of agricultural opportunities. Many former plantation owners lost their ability to manage their lands effectively due to the loss of enslaved labor, leading to a shift in land ownership dynamics.

In addition, many farmers faced economic hardships as cotton prices fell, resulting in financial difficulties. Some farmers were forced to sell off land or render it to tenant farmers, who often operated under sharecropping systems, leading to continued economic struggle and dependency.

Therefore, while the correct choice among your responses is not explicitly listed, a summary of the effects indicates that farmers dealt with changed land ownership dynamics and economic challenges post-war.