Question

Why did one-third of slaves die within three years on a plantation?

A.They were overworked and frequently received physical punishment.
B.They were constantly imprisoned in extremely tight quarters.
C.They developed one of several deadly European diseases.
D.They were the target of armed raids by indigenous peoples.

Answer 1

I think the aswer is A

Answer 2

I feel like quite a few of these would fit in some cases, but the closest one would probably be A.