The slave revolts so dreaded by southern whites never materialized during the fight in the South. Which of the following is a possible reason this was the case?
A. The partisan war made collective resistance and escape too great a risk.
B. Greater white precautions discouraged potential black rebels.
C. The boldest slaves were drawn off into the armies.
D. The British encouraged escape and enlistment in the British army instead of an uprising against their masters.
D. The British encouraged escape and enlistment in the British army instead of an uprising against their masters.
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