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

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

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 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 majority enslaved Black population with a White minority, while the backcountry had a majority White population with

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The most accurate comparison of the demographics of those living in the lowcountry and backcountry of South Carolina is:

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

This statement reflects the historical context where the lowcountry, particularly due to its plantation economy, had a significant enslaved Black population, while the backcountry was more rural and had a more varied population that was predominantly White.