Question

What led to slavery decreasing in philadelphia after 1750?
a. many slaves escaped to new england.
b. artisans and merchants turned more to wage laborers.
c. there were no cash crops in philadelphia.
d. quakers pushed to outlaw slavery.
e. a smallpox epidemic killed thousands of slaves?

Answer 1

Hi, the answer is "Artisans and merchants turned more to wage laborers."

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