Enslaved Populations In Colonial America
Which of the following best characterizes the conditions of enslaved people in colonial America?
A
Large families were encouraged and kept intact as a means of increasing the labor force of enslavers.
B
Slave codes were enacted primarily to protect the lives of enslaved people, as they were considered valuable commodities.
C
Enslaved individuals were treated similarly to the indentured servants they largely replaced.
D
Their African cultures were suppressed, resulting in the complete eradication of traditional languages, songs, and folkways.
E
Geographic location largely determined the quality of life and labor conditions for enslaved populations.