Asked by Noelia Martínez-Voigt on Jul 21, 2024
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Which region of colonial North America had the smallest black population?
A) Lower South
B) Upper South
C) Mid-Atlantic
D) New England
Mid-Atlantic
A geographical term referring to the central region of the East Coast of the United States, typically including states like New York, New Jersey, Pennsylvania, Delaware, Maryland, and sometimes Virginia and Washington, D.C.
- Familiarize oneself with the demographic dynamics and the identities of the African and African American populations in slavery across colonial America.
- Recognize the regional differences in slave populations and practices across colonial North America.
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Shannon LebreuxJul 25, 2024
Final Answer :
D
Explanation :
New England had the smallest black population among the regions listed. This was due to the region's economy being less reliant on large-scale plantation agriculture, which in other areas led to a higher demand for enslaved African labor.
Learning Objectives
- Familiarize oneself with the demographic dynamics and the identities of the African and African American populations in slavery across colonial America.
- Recognize the regional differences in slave populations and practices across colonial North America.
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