Why were there fewer staves in the backcountry of the Southern colonies than those areas closer to the coast? Select all that apply. (1 point) 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 alaves Saves had no way to travel to the backcountry to support the colonists.

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The correct answers are:

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