Question Which of the following best describes how South Carolina's economy changed during the 1800s? (1 point) Responses Decreases in the number of plantations increased the amount of cotton grown. Decreases in the number of plantations increased the amount of cotton grown. Increases in the number of slaves led to a decline in jobs for free blacks. Increases in the number of slaves led to a decline in jobs for free blacks. The growth of small towns increased transportation and improved trade. The growth of small towns increased transportation and improved trade. Decreases in the size of markets increased trade among plantations.
