The Slave Women in the Deep South Had Lower Birth

question 20

Multiple Choice

The slave women in the Deep South had lower birth rates than those in the border states because

• A)they secretly used birth control herbs.
• B)periodic epidemics caused sterility.
• C)they were worked so hard they were less able to bear children.
• D)stronger religious beliefs reduced sexual activity.

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