The Early "Slave Codes" in Colonial America

question 55

Multiple Choice

The early "slave codes" in colonial America

• A) defined slavery as lifetime servitude.
• B) defined slavery as inheritable servitude.
• C) usually forbade whites from teaching slaves to read or write.
• D) provided that slaves who converted to Christianity must be granted their freedom.
• E) applied to indentured servants as well.

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