Slavery in the northern colonies differed from the southern ones because ........

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Slavery in the northern colonies differed from the southern ones because

most northern slaves lived in or near a city.

only a very small number of slaves lived in the north.

most northern slaves produced foodstuffs rather than cash crops.

slaves in the north were limited to 25 years of enslavement.

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Explanation:

In general, the conditions of slavery in the northern colonies, where slaves were engaged more in nonagricultural pursuits (such as mining, maritime, and domestic work), were less severe and harsh than in the southern colonies, where most were used on plantations