Why Did the Growth Rate of the Free Black Population

question 55

Multiple Choice

Why did the growth rate of the free black population in the South slow after 1810?

• A) Fewer southern whites were freeing their slaves.
• B) The number of births was declining.
• C) Plantation conditions for slaves were improving.
• D) Blacks began to view freedom as too dangerous.
• E) It became easier for free blacks to move to the North.

Comprehend the evolution of societal control mechanisms from pre-industrial to modern societies.

Identify the relationship between sociological theories and contemporary social issues.

Recognize the contributions of key sociologists to the development of sociological thought.

Examine the role of religion and ethics in societal development.

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Definitions:

Glossopharyngeal

The ninth cranial nerve, which is involved in tasting, swallowing, and the gag reflex, as well as controlling some muscles and salivary glands.

Trigeminal

Pertaining to the trigeminal nerve, which is the fifth cranial nerve responsible for sensation in the face and motor functions such as biting and chewing.

Cranial Nerve

One of twelve pairs of nerves that originate in the brain and primarily serve the head and neck (except the vagus nerve which extends to the abdomen).

Optic Nerve

A cranial nerve that transmits visual information from the retina to the brain.