How were slaves in the Spanish colony of St. Augustine different than slaves under British rule?
A) St. Augustine slaves suffered physical abuse more than slaves under British rule.
B) Slaves in St. Augustine had some social standing from their positions as militiamen and their church membership.
C) The Spanish considered slavery to be a temporary condition for the enslaved.
D) Spanish slaves were considered the social and political equals to whites in the colony.
Answer: B
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