Which of the Following Statements About Black Populations in Northern

question 5

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements about black populations in northern cities is LEAST accurate?

• A)Compared to whites,free blacks were a significantly more urbanized group.
• B)Because of the early demise of slavery in Massachusetts,the free black population of Boston gained capital and entered skilled trades at a faster rate than free blacks in other northern cities.
• C)Between 1790 and 1820 an important shift had occurred in Philadelphia,as the majority of the black population went from living in white households to living in black ones.
• D)The number of black slaves in New York City increased by 23 percent between 1790 and 1800.

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