Which of the following statements holds true for slavery in the North American colonies during the 1700s?
A)Slavery was most common in New England and the Middle Colonies.
B)Slaves worked as field hands on farms.
C)Slavery was mostly concentrated in cities in the Middle Colonies.
D)Slaves mostly worked as artisans in the Chesapeake area.
E)Slave life developed fully in the plantations of New England.

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Slaves in the North American colonies during the 1700s were primarily used as field hands on farms, especially in the Southern colonies where agriculture, particularly tobacco, rice, and later cotton, was the main economic activity. This required a large labor force, and slaves were forced into these roles.

Which of the Following Statements Holds True for Slavery in the North