In the Spanish Americas,runaway Slaves Fared Better Than in Other

In the Spanish Americas,runaway slaves fared better than in other places because

A) those regions had ended slavery.
B) the demand for labor there was so high that runaways could easily find work.
C) the Spanish assumed all men were free unless proven otherwise, making it easier for runaways to pass as free men.
D) the Spanish Americas had no fugitive slave laws demanding recapture of runaways.
E) there was a large Catholic community that helped hide runaway slaves.