Which of the following best examines the effect of European settlement on Indigenous peoples in South Carolina?(1 point)

Responses

The arrival of European settlers was welcomed by Indigenous peoples as an opportunity for trade.
The arrival of European settlers was welcomed by Indigenous peoples as an opportunity for trade.

The lands settled by Europeans were often away from Indigenous populations, leading to little effect on either group.
The lands settled by Europeans were often away from Indigenous populations, leading to little effect on either group.

Both European and Indigenous populations only saw positive effects from the creation of European settlements.
Both European and Indigenous populations only saw positive effects from the creation of European settlements.

Expanding European settlements in South Carolina led to clashes with Indigenous peoples over land and resources.

1 answer

The response that best examines the effect of European settlement on Indigenous peoples in South Carolina is:

Expanding European settlements in South Carolina led to clashes with Indigenous peoples over land and resources.

This option accurately reflects the historical conflicts and challenges faced by Indigenous populations as European settlers expanded their territories, often leading to displacement, violence, and significant changes to Indigenous ways of life.