Which of the following is true of the black population in the mainland colonies by the mid-eighteenth century?

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American-born slaves dominated the enslaved population due to natural increase. By mid-eighteenth century, the slave population was becoming more self-sustaining, with the majority of slaves being born in America rather than imported from Africa. This growth was due to natural increase, or the greater number of births than deaths, among enslaved black women.

Which of the Following Is True of the Black Population