Question

Compare South Carolina’s decision to ratify the Constitution to the other states’ decisions. What were two of the deciding factors for the people of South Carolina?(1 point)
Responses

South Carolina favored ratifying because the new constitution ended slavery and offered regulation of foreign commerce.
South Carolina favored ratifying because the new constitution ended slavery and offered regulation of foreign commerce.

South Carolina favored ratifying because the new constitution posed no threat to slavery and offered relief from foreign commerce.
South Carolina favored ratifying because the new constitution posed no threat to slavery and offered relief from foreign commerce.

South Carolina favored ratifying because the new constitution guaranteed favoritism for the state if they voted yes.
South Carolina favored ratifying because the new constitution guaranteed favoritism for the state if they voted yes.

South Carolina favored ratifying because the new constitution posed no threat to slavery and offered regulation of foreign commerce.

Answer 1

South Carolina favored ratifying because the new constitution posed no threat to slavery and offered regulation of foreign commerce.

(They wanted assurances slavery would continue and they supported a stronger federal role in regulating trade.)