When Union naval forces seized part of the Sea Islands off the South Carolina coast, they discovered which of the following?
a. Slaves celebrated what they hoped was their freedom as frightened planters abandoned their lands andfields
b. To provide stability to the large slave population, it was best to allow the plantation owners to remain.
c. Despite the war, plantations in the area were running in a smooth and orderly fashion.
d. Slaves in the area fought valiantly on the side of their masters, having little idea of what the war was about.
a
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