Question

evolving laws in the colonies meant that:
all of the above were true
the lines separating white indentured servants and african slaves became blurred
white indentured servants could be forced into slavery
the lack of profitability made slavery a \lost cause\
those of african ancestry were made slaves for life

Explanation:

To solve this, we analyze each option:

• "the lack of profitability made slavery a 'lost cause'": Slavery was profitable, so this is false.
• "white indentured servants could be forced into slavery": Indentured servants had a contract - based term, not forced into slavery long - term like slaves, so false.
• "the lines separating white indentured servants and African slaves became blurred": Initially, there was some overlap, but over time laws made the distinction clearer (e.g., Africans as lifelong slaves), so this is false.
• "those of African ancestry were made slaves for life": Colonial laws evolved to make people of African descent slaves for life, creating a clear racial - based slavery system.
• "All of the above were true": Since other options are false, this is false.

The correct option is the one stating those of African ancestry were made slaves for life.

Answer:

those of African ancestry were made slaves for life (the option with this statement)