Which issue was the greatest concern regarding slavery in south carolina in the 1700's and early 1800's? a) slaves brought their culture from west africa, including language, dance, music, folklore, and crafts. b) there were not enough slaves available for plantation owners to import, and the shortage of slaves led to many plantations going bankrupt. c) slaves were used to harvest naval stores and lumber from the forests of south carolina, which contributed to a thriving trade in the carribbean. d) slaves outnumbered whites by large numbers in many areas of south carolina and this fact raised concerns about controlling the slave population.