Question

In the early 1700s South Carolina raised the import duties on slaves coming from the West Indies, which MOST LIKELY resulted in

A) the overall reduction of slavery.
B) the elimination of colonial slavery.
C) more slaves being imported directly from Africa.
D) more slaves being imported from the West Indies.

Answer 1

C) more slaves being imported directly from Africa.

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Answer 2

In the early 1700's South Carolina raised the import duties on slaves coming from the West Indies, which most likely resulted in C; More slaves being imported directly from Africa. This is so because it was relatively cheaper to import directly from Africa opposed to the West Indies.