A 1662 Law Changed the Status of Slavery in the Colonies

question 11

Multiple Choice

A 1662 law changed the status of slavery in the colonies by decreeing that

• A) a child followed his or her father's legal status.
• B) a mixed-race child was considered a slave if one parent was enslaved.
• C) a child followed his or her mother's legal status.
• D) any child with African blood was considered a slave.

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Definitions:

Collectivistic Cultural

A societal perspective that emphasizes the needs, goals, and views of the group over those of the individual, often found in Asian, African, and Latin American cultures.

Cultural Outlook

The perspective or viewpoint that is shaped by the beliefs, values, and practices of a culture, influencing how individuals interpret the world around them.

Cultural System

The collection of shared beliefs, values, norms, and practices that dictates the way of life for a group of people or society.

Individualism

A cultural system that values the needs of the individual self more than those of the group.