In 1700, which of the following colonies had the largest slave population relative to its overall population? a. massachusetts b. pennsylvania c. virginia d. south carolina

In 1700 South Carolina as a colony had the largest slave population relative to its overall population. The correct option in regards to the given question is option "D". It is absolutely true that South Carolina had about 75000 slaves living there and it was the largest in ratio to the overall population present during that time. During 1700 South Carolina was known as San Miguel de Gualdape colony. The slaves were mostly brought directly from the country of Africa. They were brought in ships under very inhuman conditions and most of them used to die during their voyage.

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