What Status Did Slaves Have During Approximately the First 20

question 14

Multiple Choice

What status did slaves have during approximately the first 20 years of Georgia's existence?

• A) Slaves actually had about equal status to whites early in Georgia.
• B) Slaves were treated far more harshly in Georgia than anywhere else, primarily because they outnumbered white settlers.
• C) Slaves had an ambiguous status in Georgia. Historians cannot tell if they were considered slaves or indentured servants.
• D) Slavery was outlawed in Georgia during the early years of the colony.

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