Question

4 which idea did the author develop the least in this article about the history of slavery? (a) slavery was used as a punishment in war. (b) slavery led to plantations’ increased profits. (c) slavery was different from indentured servitude. (d) slavery was dangerous and harmful to africans.

Explanation:

To solve this, we analyze each option in the context of a typical article on the history of slavery:

• Option B: Plantation profits from slavery is a well - developed topic in many slavery - related articles, as slave labor was crucial for cash - crop plantations.
• Option C: The difference between slavery and indentured servitude is often explored, as they were two forms of labor during the colonial period.
• Option D: The dangers and harms of slavery to Africans (like the Middle Passage, brutal treatment on plantations) is a central theme in slavery history.
• Option A: Using slavery as a punishment in war is a more niche aspect of slavery's history and is likely to be developed the least compared to the other more central themes.

Answer:

A. Slavery was used as a punishment in war.