In 1808, When Slavery in the United States Was Still

question 142

Multiple Choice

In 1808, when slavery in the United States was still legal, Congress banned the importation of new slaves. Under these circumstances, would a slave redemption campaign have worked well? Why?

• A) Yes, because the supply of slaves was elastic.
• B) Yes, because the supply of slaves was inelastic.
• C) No, because the supply of slaves was elastic.
• D) No, because the supply of slaves was inelastic.

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