They developed one of the earliest known forms of writing, called cuneiform.
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I would say D
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I do not know what the context nor the time period is but it sounds like the most reliable answer

Mostly because they didn't want to upset or worry the people they were sending the letter to, however they also didn't want to admit it to themselves.
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South Carolina underwent Reconstruction. Congress shut down the civilian government put the army in charge, gave Freedmen (freed slaves) the vote and prevented ex-Confederates from holding office.
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