Asked by Kylie Scheetz on May 29, 2024

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What conclusion may be drawn when comparing slavery in the English colonies to that in Spanish colonies?

A) The Spanish colonies in the sixteenth century had refused to allow slavery from the beginning.
B) By the eighteenth century, slaves in English colonies had fewer opportunities to gain their freedom.
C) The Anglican Church was more likely than the Catholic Church of Spain to demand that slaves be freed.
D) Spanish colonies banned slave marriages, whereas the English colonies were more understanding of them.
E) After Nathaniel Bacon's death, slaves in the English colonies gained more legal recourse in trying to obtain their freedom.

Catholic Church

The largest Christian church, with more than a billion members worldwide, guided by the Pope and based on the teachings and traditions of Roman Catholicism.

Anglican Church

A Christian denomination with roots in the Church of England, characterized by a middle path ("via media") between Roman Catholicism and Protestant Reformation traditions.

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  • Learn about the legal and societal shifts towards a systematic practice of slavery, reflecting on laws and rebellions.
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Yusuf AbdirahmanJun 01, 2024
Final Answer :
B
Explanation :
Compared to Spanish colonies, English colonies in the eighteenth century had fewer opportunities for slaves to gain their freedom.