Why was slavery less prevalent in the northern colonies?

A) Northern whites were not as racist as southern whites.
B) It was too expensive to transport slaves to the North.
C) The small farms of the northern colonies did not need slaves.
D) More reformers lived in the North.
E) The northern colonies used Indian labor instead.

Slavery Prevalence

The widespread existence and practice of slavery, historically seen in various forms across the world where individuals were owned by others, deprived of personal freedom, and forced to work without compensation.

Small Farms

Agricultural operations characterized by a small land area or low output, often family-owned and operated, focusing on local markets or subsistence farming.