How did the planter elites who lived in Charleston tend to view colonial society?

A) They saw taking care of impoverished workers as their duty.
B) They prized everyone in society playing a role in governance.
C) They saw themselves as aristocrats who knew how best to run South Carolina.
D) They believed that English liberty granted voting privileges to all white males.
E) They were so elitist that they were reluctant to bring slaves into their homes.

Planter Elites

Refers to the wealthy and powerful landowners in agricultural societies, especially in the American South, who owned large plantations and slaves.

Colonial Society

The social, economic, and political structures established by European colonies in the Americas, characterized by distinct class systems, economies based on agriculture and trade, and diverse cultures.

Charleston

A historic port city in South Carolina, known for its rich history, well-preserved architecture, and role in both the American Revolution and Civil War.