Question

Which of the following statements best explains why many northern states did not use slaves? Select one: a. Northern states were more industrialized than southern states b. Northern states were more moral than southern states c. People living in northern states could simply not afford to own slaves d. None of the above statements is correct

Answer 1

C. People in northern states could simply not afford to own slaves. This was because they were poorer than the southern states.

Answer 2

Answer:

People in northern states could not afford to own slaves

Explanation: