Question

testing on thursday on unit 3
enslaved people of african descent in eastern north america, 1750
north (new hampshire, massachusetts, rhode island, connecticut, new york, new jersey, pennsylvania)
upper south (delaware, maryland, virginia, north carolina)
lower south (south carolina, georgia)
5 percent enslaved
estimated colonial population in 1750: 802,440
36 percent enslaved
estimated colonial population in 1750: 477,350
58 percent enslaved
estimated colonial population in 1750: 69,200
in which of the following ways did slavery change in the late 1700s?
a the expansion of slavery into the northwest territory became a divisive political issue in the new united states.
b the ideals of the american revolution prompted some individuals and groups to call for the abolition of slavery.
c the argument that slavery was a positive social institution became widely accepted.
d the holding of slaves as property became a symbol of social status in the north.

Explanation:

The American Revolution was based on ideals of liberty and equality. These ideals inspired some to oppose slavery. Expansion into the Northwest Territory wasn't a major slavery - related issue in the late 1700s, the positive - social - institution argument wasn't widely accepted then, and slavery was not a symbol of social status in the North.

Answer:

B. The ideals of the American Revolution prompted some individuals and groups to call for the abolition of slavery.