Which statement is true about slavery in eighteenth-century New York?

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In 1746, enslaved people made up one-fifth of the population of New York City. This means that slavery was present and a significant portion of the population in eighteenth-century New York. All the other statements are false: A) Hudson Valley farmers, landlords, and craftsmen did use enslaved people's labor in the eighteenth century. B) Slavery was not abolished until much later. C) New York City did not pass a law banning merchants from participating in the slave trade after 1730. E) Slaves worked in a variety of roles, including as domestic workers, but also in agriculture, crafts, and as skilled labor in cities.

Which Statement Is True About Slavery in Eighteenth-Century New York