In response to the increased number of African slaves in the colonies at the beginning of the 18^th century, the British responded by A)advocating for the legal rights of slaves. B)increasing the Indian slave trade. C)reducing taxes on slaveholders. D)trying to restrict the African slave trade to prevent the endangerment of white women.

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The British response to the increased number of African slaves, particularly in the early 18th century, included efforts to restrict the African slave trade. This was partly due to fears about the social and security implications of a large enslaved population, including the perceived endangerment of white women.

In Response to the Increased Number of African Slaves in the Colonies