In spite of poor diet, lack of medical care, and a high infant mortality rate, the United States was the only slave society in the Americas where the
A. slave population's life expectancy was greater than that of white Americans.
B. slave population grew at a faster rate than the white population.
C. slave population increased naturally.
D. white population grew significantly faster than the slave population.
Answer: C
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