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.
Answer: A
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