Question

In which of the following British North American colonies was slavery legally established by the early 1700's?

1) The Southern colonies only
2) The Middle and Southern colonies only
3) The Tobacco- and Rice-growing colonies only
4) All the colonies except Pennsylvania and the New England colonies

Answer 1

Slavery was legally established in the Middle and Southern colonies of British North America by the early 1700s, where it played a significant role in the economy.

Step-by-step explanation:

The correct answer is option 2) The Middle and Southern colonies only.

Slavery was legally established in the British North American colonies by the early 1700s. The Southern colonies (such as Maryland, Virginia, and South Carolina) and the Middle colonies (such as New York and New Jersey) were the areas where slavery was legally established during that time period. These colonies relied on enslaved African labor to grow crops like tobacco and rice, which were key components of their economies. Slavery was not legally established in the New England colonies (such as Massachusetts and Connecticut) and Pennsylvania.