Which of the following statements is true of the institution of slavery in the American colonies?
A) Slavery was not a factor north of the Chesapeake region during the colonial period.
B) Slaves did not achieve a self-sustaining rate of reproduction in the colonies prior to the American Revolution.
C) "Family slavery" was having slaves and masters living under the same roof.
D) Slaves made up nearly 50 percent of the colonial population by the time of the American Revolution.
E) Most slaves were working in cotton during the colonial period.

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"Family slavery" was a term used to describe the practice of having slaves and masters living under the same roof. This was common in the Chesapeake region and other areas where small farms were prevalent. Choices A, B, D, and E are incorrect. Slavery did exist in the northern colonies, but it was less common than in the south. Slaves did achieve a self-sustaining rate of reproduction prior to the American Revolution. Slaves made up a much smaller portion of the colonial population, likely around 20 percent. Finally, cotton did not become a major crop until the 19th century, long after the colonial period.

Which of the Following Statements Is True of the Institution