Which of the Following Statements Accurately Describes Slavery in the North

question 98

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements accurately describes slavery in the North in the eighteenth century?

• A) Slaves in the New England colonies were afforded significant rights, including the ability to testify against whites in court.
• B) Most upper-class families in New England owned five to ten slaves because they were vital to the economy.
• C) Slaves were forbidden from taking jobs in artisan shops, which were reserved for white apprentices.
• D) The slave population in New York City was never more than one percent of the white population.
• E) In urban areas, owning slaves was viewed as more economical than hiring wage labor and indentured servants.

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