The Majority of Slaves on Most West Indian Plantations Were

question 44

Multiple Choice

The majority of slaves on most West Indian plantations were

• A) of African descent, but born in the Americas.
• B) African-born.
• C) formerly owned by Southern North American planters, but sold "down the river" for their rebelliousness.
• D) allowed to keep their African cultural traditions with no interference.
• E) of mixed African and Amerindian descent.

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