What was a result of the Stono Rebellion for enslaved Africans in South Carolina?(1 point)

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The rebellion led to new laws that allowed enslaved Africans slightly more economic freedom.
The rebellion led to new laws that allowed enslaved Africans slightly more economic freedom.

About 60 enslaved Africans escaped to become free people.
About 60 enslaved Africans escaped to become free people.

New laws were passed that made enslaved Africans more equal to White indentured servants.
New laws were passed that made enslaved Africans more equal to White indentured servants.

New laws were passed to greatly restrict their freedom and allow for harsh punishments.

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The correct response is: New laws were passed to greatly restrict their freedom and allow for harsh punishments.

The Stono Rebellion in 1739 was a significant slave uprising in South Carolina that resulted in the colonial government enacting stricter laws, known as the Slave Code, to prevent further revolts and maintain control over the enslaved population.