In 1700, which of the following colonies had the largest slave population relative to its overall population?
What are your choices?
Read through these and pay attention to charts. See what you can find.
http://eh.net/encyclopedia/article/wahl.slavery.us
http://www.slavenorth.com/slavenorth.htm
http://franklaughter.tripod.com/cgi-bin/histprof/misc/slavery1.html
To determine which of the following colonies had the largest slave population relative to its overall population in 1700, you would need to look at historical data and compare the number of slaves to the total population of each colony.
First, you need to identify the colonies that were in existence in 1700. During that time, the 13 British colonies in North America were:
1. New Hampshire
2. Massachusetts Bay
3. Rhode Island
4. Connecticut
5. New York
6. New Jersey
7. Pennsylvania
8. Delaware
9. Maryland
10. Virginia
11. North Carolina
12. South Carolina
13. Georgia
Next, you will need to find the historical data on the slave populations of these colonies in 1700. The best sources for this type of information are historical documents, books, and research papers that focus on the specific time and region you are interested in. Some reliable sources for historical data include academic databases, libraries, historical archives, and online resources provided by reputable institutions.
Once you have obtained the historical data, you can compare the number of slaves to the overall population of each colony. Divide the number of slaves by the total population of each colony and calculate the percentage of the population that was enslaved. The colony with the highest percentage would have had the largest slave population relative to its overall population.
Please note that historical data may vary, and the availability of specific data for each colony may also vary. It's important to ensure the accuracy and reliability of the sources you use to obtain the data.