Planters in the Chesapeake region began to rely more heavily on slaves for all of the following reasons except:
A) economic conditions improved in England.
B) Virginia and Maryland placed greater restrictions on the importation of white convicts.
C) the supply of indentured servants dwindled.
D) slaves were believed to have more agreeable dispositions.
Question 2
In South Carolina approximately ________ of all field hands were males.
A) 1/3
B) 2/3
C) 1/2
D) 3/4