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How did the closing of the overseas slave trade in 1808 affect the institution of slavery in the United States?

A.
the use of slaves decreased
B.
the number of slaves decreased
C.
the sale of American-born slaves increased

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C. Slave breeding became a common practice with slave traders looking for specific physical traits.
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