Why was the issue of slavery important to southern states in the early 1800s?

I think it’s C. The south had an agricultural economy that depended on enslaved workers. Tell me if I’m wrong

Explanation:

answer; ///south carolina is the correct answer;

so they can differentiate themselves from others as they saw themselves as the superior race. the star was basically a symbol that meant you are a less of a person than i am because of my race. the star was also degrading for those who had to wear it because they were aware of this and the nazis used the notion to make them feel less like a person.