Question

question 8 of 20
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 creation of larger local police forces

b. the passage of strict slave codes

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

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

Explanation:

The events mentioned (attacks by maroon colonies, Stono Rebellion, New York Slave Rebellion) were slave uprisings. In response to such rebellions, slave owners and colonial authorities sought to control enslaved people more strictly. Strict slave codes were passed to restrict the rights and movements of enslaved individuals, aiming to prevent further rebellions. Option A's local police forces weren't a main response then. Option C's North - South border fortification is unrelated to these slave rebellions. Option D's military units patrolling roads wasn't the primary response compared to passing slave codes.

Answer:

B. The passage of strict slave codes