Which of the following statements describes Africans in Virginia after the 1660s?
A) Africans made up 75 percent of the workforce.
B) Africans found themselves more entrenched in slavery as a permanent condition.
C) Africans were required to join the local militias whenever a war with Indians erupted.
D) Africans were able to purchase the labor contracts of white indentured servants.

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After the 1660s, laws were instituted that further institutionalized slavery for Africans in Virginia, making slavery a permanent condition rather than a temporary one. This made Africans more entrenched in slavery. The other options are incorrect: A is an exaggeration, C is not universally true for all Africans in Virginia, and D did not happen as it was illegal for slaves to own property.

Which of the Following Statements Describes Africans in Virginia After