Asked by Aaron Kamia on Jun 03, 2024

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Which of the following was generally true of slaves in the South Carolina and Georgia low country?

A) They worked under the task system.
B) They were free to determine their own work patterns.
C) They were separated into a strict hierarchy of field slaves and house slaves.
D) They frequently engaged in work stoppages in an attempt to improve working conditions.

Task System

A labor system in which enslaved individuals were assigned a particular task to complete each day, after which they had some control over their time.

Work Stoppages

Events or occurrences where employees cease work, often as a form of protest against working conditions or labor disputes.

  • Recognize and characterize the socioeconomic circumstances in the South between 1830 and 1860.
  • Examine the role of slave narratives and autobiographies in gaining insights into the life of slaves.
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Zybrea KnightJun 09, 2024
Final Answer :
A
Explanation :
The task system was commonly used in rice and indigo plantations in the low country of South Carolina and Georgia. Under this system, slaves were assigned a specific task to complete each day, and once they finished the task, they were free to use their remaining time as they wished. This system allowed for some degree of autonomy and flexibility in work patterns, but did not give slaves complete freedom to determine their own schedules. The other answer choices are not generally true of slaves in this region during this time period.