Question

which of the following was a response to events such as attacks on whites by members of maroon colonies, the stono rebellion, and the new york slave rebellion?

a. the formation of heavily armed military units to patrol the roads

b. the passage of strict slave codes

c. the formation of a fortified border between the north and the south

d. the creation of larger local police forces

Explanation:

The events mentioned (maroon colony attacks, Stono Rebellion, New York Slave Rebellion) were slave uprisings. To control enslaved people and prevent further rebellions, colonies/ states passed strict slave codes. These codes restricted slaves' rights, movement, and activities. Option A: Military units for road patrol weren't the primary response. Option C: North - South fortified border is unrelated to slave rebellions. Option D: Larger local police forces weren't the main response; slave codes were more direct to regulate slaves.

Answer:

B. The passage of strict slave codes