On the eve of the American Revolution there was nearly the same number of slaves in the West Indies as in the mainland southern colonies despite the fact that five times more slaves were imported in the West Indies
Which statement best explains this phenomena?
A) Slaves in the West Indies ran away more often than southern slaves.
B) Fewer slaves survived the brutal working conditions in the West Indies.
C) Most slaves in the West Indies were brought to the South after they reached twenty-five.
D) Fertility rates were about the same in both regions.
Answer: B
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