Multiple Choice
Which of the following was NOT a reason slavery began in South Carolina?
(1 point)
Responses
South Carolina had key ports in the slave trade for the British colonies.
South Carolina had key ports in the slave trade for the British colonies.
The South Carolina colony required a significant amount of labor to maintain.
The South Carolina colony required a significant amount of labor to maintain.
Early Spanish settlements in South Carolina included the use of African slaves after Indian slaves died out.
Early Spanish settlements in South Carolina included the use of African slaves after Indian slaves died out.
White indentured servants were taxed by the assembly.
White indentured servants were taxed by the assembly.
White indentured servants were taxed by the assembly.
The correct answer is: White indentured servants were taxed by the assembly.
To answer this question, we need to identify the reason that is NOT listed as a reason for the beginning of slavery in South Carolina.
From the given options, all three choices mention reasons for slavery in South Carolina. However, the last choice states that white indentured servants were taxed by the assembly. This reason is different from the others, as it does not directly relate to the beginning of slavery.
Therefore, the correct answer is: White indentured servants were taxed by the assembly.