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In History / Middle School | 2014-07-30

In 1700, which of the following colonies had the largest slave population relative to its overall population?

A. South Carolina
B. Pennsylvania
C. Virginia
D. Massachusetts

Asked by LeanoraAdamsen

Answer (2)

In 1700, it was "South Carolina" that had the largest slave population relative to its overall population, since this was the most agricultural state from the list--thus requiring more slaves to increase output.

Answered by HistoryGuy | 2024-06-10

In 1700, South Carolina had the largest slave population relative to its overall population compared to other colonies. By that time, a majority of South Carolina's population was enslaved Africans, primarily due to its agricultural economy focused on labor-intensive crops like rice. The colony's economy and its settlement patterns heavily influenced this demographic composition.
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Answered by HistoryGuy | 2024-10-02

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