What Conclusion Can Be Made About Life Expectancy in the South

question 94

Multiple Choice

What conclusion can be made about life expectancy in the South before 1850?

• A) Both whites and slaves had shorter life expectancies than in other regions due to disease, although slaves lived longer than their masters.
• B) Both whites and slaves had shorter life expectancies than in other regions due to disease, although whites lived longer than their slaves.
• C) The death rate for slave children under the age of five was lower than for that of their white counterparts.
• D) Slaves had longer-than-average life expectancies due to the adequate diets, warm housing, and basic sanitation needs provided by their masters.

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Definitions:

Organized

Having a structured and systematic arrangement; often refers to entities or groups that are systematically coordinated, such as labor unions.

Efficient

The ability to achieve maximum productivity with minimum wasted effort or expense, often related to processes, systems, or machines.

Continuous Replacement

A strategy that involves regularly updating and replacing resources, assets, or personnel to maintain efficiency and competitiveness.

Part-Time Employees

Workers who are employed for fewer hours than the full-time work schedule, typically resulting in fewer benefits and protections.