The long-term consequence of the Middle Passage that most directly influenced the social and political development of the Southern colonies is the growth of a rigid racial hierarchy supporting slavery. This hierarchy shaped social structures, economic practices, and laws in the Southern colonies, reinforcing the institution of slavery and impacting the region's political landscape for many years.
The Middle Passage brought millions of Africans to the Americas, many of whom were forced into slavery.
Which long-term consequence of the Middle Passage most directly influenced the social and political development of the Southern colonies?(1 point)
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The expansion of democratic government through town meetings
The expansion of democratic government through town meetings
The decline of cash crop production due to labor shortages
The decline of cash crop production due to labor shortages
The growth of a rigid racial hierarchy supporting slavery
The growth of a rigid racial hierarchy supporting slavery
A rise in religious diversity and tolerance
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