By the mid 16 th century enslaved Africans in the CaribbeanA) were outnumbered by IndiansB) sometimes escaped and eventually formed free black communitiesC) were exclusively used for working in the gold and silver minesD) were prohibited from slaughtering pigs and cattle

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By the mid 16 th  century enslaved Africans in the CaribbeanA) were outnumbered by IndiansB) sometimes escaped and eventually formed free black communitiesC) were exclusively used for working in the gold and silver minesD) were prohibited from slaughtering pigs and cattle

Dylan Walker · Accepted Answer

Final Answer : B, Explanation :  By the mid-17th century, enslaved Africans in the Caribbean did sometimes escape from plantations and formed their own free communities, known as Maroon communities. These communities were made up of escaped slaves who banded together for mutual support and defense.

By the mid 16^th century enslaved Africans in the Caribbean

A) were outnumbered by Indians
B) sometimes escaped and eventually formed free black communities
C) were exclusively used for working in the gold and silver mines
D) were prohibited from slaughtering pigs and cattle

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By the mid 16th century enslaved Africans in the CaribbeanA) were outnumbered by IndiansB) sometimes escaped and eventually formed free black communitiesC) were exclusively used for working in the gold and silver minesD) were prohibited from slaughtering pigs and cattle

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By the mid 16^th century enslaved Africans in the Caribbean

A) were outnumbered by Indians
B) sometimes escaped and eventually formed free black communities
C) were exclusively used for working in the gold and silver mines
D) were prohibited from slaughtering pigs and cattle