How did highway construction in south carolina compared to the rest of the united states during the cold war period? a. because of highway construction south carolina's population was concentrated in urban areas in other parts of the country the population spread out from urban areas as a result of the highway b. in addition to climate and culture the interstate highway system draw people to south carolina other areas lock the state's unique combination of features to attract visitors c. south carolina benefited economically from the large numbers of south carolinians involved in highway constructions other areas of the country do not have as many residents directly involved in the building of highways d. as industry took over as the leading sector of south carolina's economy highway construction became a vital component other areas of the country came to depend more and more on agriculture as a result