Question

Which of the following most accurately compares the demographics of those living in the lowcountry and backcountry of South Carolina?(1 point)
Responses

The lowcountry had a majority enslaved Black population with a White minority, while the backcountry had a majority White population with an enslaved Black minority.
The lowcountry had a majority enslaved Black population with a White minority, while the backcountry had a majority White population with an enslaved Black minority.

The lowcountry had a small number of wealthy White residents, while the backcountry had a large number of wealthy White residents.
The lowcountry had a small number of wealthy White residents, while the backcountry had a large number of wealthy White residents.

The lowcountry had a small overall population, while the backcountry had a large overall population.
The lowcountry had a small overall population, while the backcountry had a large overall population.

The backcountry had a large enslaved Black population, while the lowcountry had a small enslaved Black population.

Answer 1

The lowcountry had a majority enslaved Black population with a White minority, while the backcountry had a majority White population with an enslaved Black minority.

Explanation: Coastal Lowcountry plantations relied heavily on enslaved labor (often a Black majority), whereas the Backcountry was settled by small white farmers with far fewer enslaved people.