Which of the following statements does not describe slavery in the North


American colonies?

ASlaves in Georgia and South Carolina’s coastal region primarily

worked on large plantations in dangerous and brutal conditions.

BIn Virginia, slaves made up a minority of the population and had

varied jobs.

CIn New England, slaves worked mainly in urban areas and ports.

DThe slaves contributed to the growth of the Atlantic economy as

shipbuilders and dock workers in the middle colonies.

EStrict slave laws prevented slave revolts through the 1700s.