Which of the Following Statements Is True of New Orleans

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements is true of New Orleans under Spanish rule?

A) Men and women enjoyed complete legal equality, which was unheard of in the United States.
B) Slavery was illegal for any men over the age of 21 and women over the age of 18.
C) Slave women had the right to go to court for protection against cruelty or rape by their owners.
D) An owner could not free his or her slaves without special permission from the Spanish monarch.
E) Native Americans had been considered full citizens, with all of the rights and privileges associated with that status.