Approximately How Many of the 3 Million Slaves Actually Escaped

question 92

Multiple Choice

Approximately how many of the 3 million slaves actually escaped to freedom each year?

• A)100
• B)1,000
• C)10,000
• D)100,000
• E)1 million

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