What Is the Least Accurate Description of Changes in the New

question 31

Multiple Choice

What is the least accurate description of changes in the New World distribution of slaves over time?

• A) The West Indies' share of slaves in 1825 was slightly larger than its share of the original transatlantic slave trade.
• B) The United States was a relatively minor importer of slaves, but grew to hold the largest number of slaves.
• C) Brazil was the largest importers of slaves from Africa and had one of the largest slave populations in 1825.

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Definitions:

Closed Circulatory System

A type of circulatory system in which the blood flows through a continuous circuit of blood vessels; characteristic of annelids, cephalopods, and vertebrates. Compare with open circulatory system.

Mollusks

A diverse group of invertebrates that includes snails, slugs, oysters, and octopuses, characterized by a soft body, many with a hard shell.

Polyplacophora

A class of marine mollusks known as chitons, characterized by their eight-plated dorsal shells and grazing habits.

Intertidal Zone

The marine shoreline area between the high-tide mark and the low-tide mark.