Which of the Following Distinguished the Atlantic Slave Trade in the Americas

question 7

Multiple Choice

Which of the following distinguished the Atlantic slave trade in the Americas from past instances of slavery in world history?

• A) Children of slaves were considered free.
• B) Most slaves were women and children.
• C) Most slaves were Slavic-speaking peoples.
• D) Slave status was associated with race.

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