In the 1600s, the American colonies passed many laws that affected the rights and activities of specific groups of people. Which of the following was one of these laws?

A. A person could be made a slave only if he or she were a Christian.
B. Children of slave women were slaves only if their fathers were also slaves.
C. Slaves owners could be punished if they mistreated or killed their slaves.
D. Marriages between people of different races were banned.