Asked by Mariia Zaliska on May 26, 2024
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By the middle of the 17th century, slavery
A) was declining in the Caribbean area.
B) was so necessary in the Chesapeake area that a direct route was established from Virginia to Africa.
C) declined in the Virginia area due to the influx of indentured servants.
D) sometimes ended in freedom for those sent to English North America.
Chesapeake Area
A region surrounding the Chesapeake Bay, prominently in the states of Virginia and Maryland, known for its unique ecology and historical significance in early American history.
Slavery
A system where people are owned by others, lacking personal freedom and forced into labor or services.
- Understand the emergence of slavery in the colonies and its implications for society.
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Isioma NdubuisiJun 01, 2024
Final Answer :
D
Explanation :
By the middle of the 17th century, slavery in English North America sometimes did end in freedom for those enslaved, although this was not the norm. Various factors, including legal challenges, manumission by owners, or escape, could lead to freedom for some enslaved individuals.
Learning Objectives
- Understand the emergence of slavery in the colonies and its implications for society.
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