Which of the following statements describes the contributions of women in South Carolina and the colonies prior to the American Revolution?(1 point)ResponsesAll women contributed in much the same manner as did men in colonial America.All women contributed in much the same manner as did men in colonial America.European women were actively involved in public life, making substantial contributions.European women were actively involved in public life, making substantial contributions.Enslaved women were likely to make a variety of contributions based on their circumstances.Enslaved women were likely to make a variety of contributions based on their circumstances.Indigenous women were in positions of substantial inequality and thus made few contributions.Indigenous women were in positions of substantial inequality and thus made few contributions.

Answer 1

The statement that best describes the contributions of women in South Carolina and the colonies prior to the American Revolution is: "Enslaved women were likely to make a variety of contributions based on their circumstances."

This statement acknowledges the diverse roles and contributions of enslaved women, who were involved in agricultural labor, household services, and other essential activities, often shaped by their individual circumstances. Other statements either generalize the contributions of all women too broadly or misrepresent the historical context of women's involvement in public life.