Why were there fewer slaves in the backcountry of the Southern colonies than those areas closer to the coast? Select all that apply.

Question

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• Colonists in the backcountry were primarily self-sufficient.
• Backcountry colonists were fundamentally opposed to slavery.
• Colonists in the backcountry were poor and couldn't afford slaves.
• Slaves had no way to travel to the backcountry to support the colonists.

Answer 1

- Colonists in the backcountry were primarily self-sufficient.
- Colonists in the backcountry were poor and couldn't afford slaves.