Question

What percentage of the enslaved population in colonial America lived north of Maryland?

Answer 1

In colonial America, the majority of enslaved individuals lived in the southern colonies, with a significant concentration in places like Virginia, South Carolina, and Georgia. By the time of the American Revolution, it is estimated that only about 5-7% of the enslaved population lived north of Maryland. The northern colonies had much smaller enslaved populations compared to the southern colonies, where plantation agriculture required a larger workforce.