Which of the following statements describes the contributions of women in South Carolina and the colonies prior to the American Revolution?(1 point) Responses All 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. 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. 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. European women were actively involved in public life, making substantial contributions.

Answer 1

The most accurate statement regarding 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 reflects the diverse roles that enslaved women played in both labor and family life, contributing significantly to the economy and community despite their oppression. The other statements either overgeneralize the experiences of women or inaccurately depict the roles of Indigenous and European women in the colonial context.