The correct answer is C) Rice.
The crop that South Carolina argued was essential to the survival of the colony was Rice.
Here, we are talking about one of the southern colonies in the North American territory during colonial times. The economy of these southern colonies was based on agriculture, and South Carolina was no exception.
Farmers from South Carolina grew basically two important cash crops, indigo, and rice.
To produce the number of crops needed to trade and export, landlords of large souther plantations in South Carolina had to use black slaves that worked for long hours in the plantation fields.
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The phrase "Manifest Destiny" promoted the idea that it was people's duty to establish themselves in the country, spreading their way of life and religion. The "Manifest Destiny" was used by people to basically say that God wanted them to take the land and force their culture and beliefs upon the Native Americans. It is propaganda because it was a way of persuading people to help acquire western land, a way to justify the desire of other people and find support simultaneously. So, the answer is "C. It made the taking of western land seem noble, instead of based on greed." Hope this helps!