What is true of slave populations in the British North American colonies?
a. The population was self-reproducing.
b. Male slaves always outnumbered females.
c. Females outnumbered male slaves.
d. The overall population kept going down.
e. The slave population was very tiny and usually shrinking.
Question 2
Why did Rammohun Roy seek to reform Hinduism?
a. He thought it had devolved into superstition rather than religion.
b. He said that if it did not become more tolerant, he would have to convert to Buddhism.
c. He believed many Hindus had lost touch with the faith, and he thought fresh ideas would bring them back.
d. He was influenced by the values of eastern religions.
e. His father was a leading advocate of reform.
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