Which statement best describes slavery in ancient rome?
was banned throughout ancient rome.
twenty-five percent of rome’s population was enslaved.
persons had the same status as roman women.
existed in ancient rome but was not widespread.

B) About twenty-five percent of Rome’s population was enslaved.

in 1862, president lincoln's emancipation proclamation opened the door for african americans to enlist in the union army. although many had wanted to join the war effort earlier, they were prohibited from enlisting by a federal law dating back to 1792.

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