Which of the following provides a correct analysis of the information in the table?

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Almost 500,000 enslaved Africans arrived in North America between 1626 and 1875.
Almost 500,000 enslaved Africans arrived in North America between 1626 and 1875.

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.
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.

The number of enslaved Africans who came to North America increased significantly after the American Revolution (1776–1784).
The number of enslaved Africans who came to North America increased significantly after the American Revolution (1776–1784).

More than half of all enslaved Africans who came to North America arrived between 1726 and 1775.

Answer 1

To analyze the information correctly, we need more context about the table in question, such as the specific data it contains regarding the number of enslaved Africans arriving in North America over different time periods. However, I can provide a general evaluation of each response based on historical knowledge:

1. Almost 500,000 enslaved Africans arrived in North America between 1626 and 1875.

   • This statement may be factually accurate depending on historical records. Estimates suggest that millions of enslaved Africans were brought to the Americas overall, but the figure for North America specifically may vary. It's important to verify against the specific table data.

2. 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.

   • Historically, the transatlantic slave trade was officially abolished in the U.S. in 1808, so illegal smuggling may have occurred, but generally, the figures would likely show a decline after this date. More data is needed to evaluate.

3. The number of enslaved Africans who came to North America increased significantly after the American Revolution (1776–1784).

   • Post-Revolution, there were changes in policies regarding slavery, but overall, the number of enslaved people brought specifically into the U.S. did not see a significant increase after the Revolution, especially with the ban on importation. If the table indicates otherwise, it would need to be analyzed.

4. More than half of all enslaved Africans who came to North America arrived between 1726 and 1775.

   • Historically, this time frame corresponds to a peak in the transatlantic slave trade to North America, and it is possible that more than half of enslaved Africans did arrive during this period.

Without the specific table, the most likely responses that might be true based on historical context are the first and fourth statements, especially if they correspond with historical estimates and records. Please refer to the specific table to confirm which of these statements is supported.