To analyze the information in the table accurately, let's break down the totals for each period and evaluate the provided options.
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Total number of enslaved Africans: The total number of enslaved Africans who embarked is 472,382, which is indeed just under 500,000.
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Period 1726-1775: The total number of enslaved Africans who came during this period is:
- 1726-1750: 129,004
- 1751-1775: 144,468
- Total for 1726-1775 = 129,004 + 144,468 = 273,472
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Percentage of arrivals between 1726-1775:
- Total from 1626-1875 = 472,382
- Percentage for 1726-1775 = (273,472 / 472,382) * 100 ≈ 57.9%
- This confirms that more than half of all enslaved Africans who came to North America arrived between 1726 and 1775.
Now we can evaluate the responses:
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The number of enslaved Africans who came to North America increased significantly after the American Revolution (1776–1784): This statement is misleading as the numbers during 1776-1800 were much lower (36,279) compared to the earlier period.
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Almost 500,000 enslaved Africans arrived in North America between 1626 and 1875: This statement is true since the total 472,382 is just under 500,000.
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In the years immediately before the Civil War (1861–1865) there was a large increase in the number of enslaved Africans brought to North America: Not true, as the numbers during 1851-1875 (476) and even the years leading up to it were relatively low.
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More than half of all enslaved Africans who came to North America arrived between 1726 and 1775: This statement is true based on the calculations.
So, the correct analyses from the options provided are:
- "Almost 500,000 enslaved Africans arrived in North America between 1626 and 1875."
- "More than half of all enslaved Africans who came to North America arrived between 1726 and 1775."
Both of these options are accurate according to the data in the table.