When England Gained Control of New York from the Dutch,what

question 95

Multiple Choice

When England gained control of New York from the Dutch,what happened to African-Americans?

• A) They banned the institution of slavery in their new colony.
• B) They introduced the practice of slavery in New York.
• C) The free black population gained more job opportunities.
• D) The English moved the free black population to nearby New Jersey.
• E) Free blacks lost employment opportunities in skilled jobs.

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