Which of the Following Statements Accurately Describes Slavery in the North

Which of the following statements accurately describes slavery in the North in the eighteenth century?

A) Slaves in the New England colonies were afforded significant rights, including the ability to testify against whites in court.
B) Most upper-class families in New England owned five to ten slaves because they were vital to the economy.
C) Slaves were forbidden from taking jobs in artisan shops, which were reserved for white apprentices.
D) The slave population in New York City was never more than one percent of the white population.
E) In urban areas, owning slaves was viewed as more economical than hiring wage labor and indentured servants.