Which of the following statements correctly describes the attitudes of people in South Carolina toward the American Revolution?(1 point)

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Supporters and opponents of the American Revolution were almost equal in number.
Supporters and opponents of the American Revolution were almost equal in number.

Most people who supported the war lived in the backcountry.
Most people who supported the war lived in the backcountry.

Supporters outnumbered opponents of the American Revolution.
Supporters outnumbered opponents of the American Revolution.

Most people in South Carolina were indifferent to the American Revolution.

Answer 1

The correct statement that describes the attitudes of people in South Carolina toward the American Revolution is:

Supporters outnumbered opponents of the American Revolution.

While there were significant divisions, particularly between the Lowcountry and Backcountry regions, supporters of the Revolution ultimately had stronger backing in South Carolina.