. Rice grew successfully in South Carolina because slaves _______. (1 point)
brought rice seeds from Africa
brought tools to harvest rice from Africa
knew how to export rice
knew how to grow rice
The correct answer is: 1) brought rice seeds from Africa.
Rice grew successfully in South Carolina because slaves brought rice seeds from Africa.
To arrive at this answer, we need to analyze the options and determine which one aligns with historical knowledge. In this case, we need to consider the historical context of rice cultivation in South Carolina and the role of slaves in this process.
During the colonial era, rice became a crucial crop in South Carolina. Slaves with expertise in cultivating rice played a significant role in the success of rice plantations. They not only had the knowledge and skills to grow rice but also brought the necessary seeds from Africa.
By eliminating each incorrect option:
- Option 2, "brought tools to harvest rice from Africa," doesn't align with historical knowledge since tools for harvesting rice were commonly available and not exclusively brought from Africa.
- Option 3, "knew how to export rice," is not directly relevant to the success of rice cultivation in South Carolina. Exporting rice may have been important for economic reasons, but it's not the primary reason why rice grew successfully.
- Option 4, "knew how to grow rice," is partially correct, as slaves did possess knowledge on how to grow rice. However, this option does not explain why rice grew successfully in South Carolina, specifically.
By the process of elimination, we can conclude that option 1, "brought rice seeds from Africa," is the correct answer.