What features characterized slavery in the northern colonies including, but not limited to, the physical conditions of slaves?

Please provide the best answer for the statement.


Answer: The ideal response should:
a. Observe that slavery in the northern colonies was less closely regulated and conditions were less hazardous than in other colonies.
b. Note that slaves in northern colonies tended to have closer contact with whites.
c. Mention that a variety of laws existed that provided opportunities for self-purchase or other means of attaining freedom.
d. Discuss how, due to the employment of slaves as individual domestic servants, those in northern colonies were less likely to develop communities and families.

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