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The Slave Code of 1740 was caused by disagreements between northern and southern states over the role that slavery should play in the economy.
The Slave Code of 1740 was caused by disagreements between northern and southern states over the role that slavery should play in the economy.
The Slave Code of 1740 was caused by a decrease in the crop yield of South Carolina’s rice plantations.
The Slave Code of 1740 was caused by a decrease in the crop yield of South Carolina’s rice plantations.
The Slave Code of 1740 was caused by a large-scale, deadly slave rebellion in South Carolina, and growing fears of future revolts.
The Slave Code of 1740 was caused by a large-scale, deadly slave rebellion in South Carolina, and growing fears of future revolts.
The Slave Code of 1740 was caused by growing tensions between the British-American colonists and the British government over property rights.
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The best explanation for the causes of the Slave Code of 1740 is:
The Slave Code of 1740 was caused by a large-scale, deadly slave rebellion in South Carolina, and growing fears of future revolts.
This response accurately reflects the historical context, as the Slave Code was enacted in the wake of the Stono Rebellion of 1739, which heightened fears among white colonists regarding the possibility of further insurrections and led to more stringent control over enslaved populations.
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