Answer:
[tex]\boxed {\tt D. \ Passing \ laws}[/tex]
Explanation:
Let's analyze the answer choices.
The slaves did protest slavery by rebelling. They also protested by destroying equipment and property and working slowly, which prevented the slave-owner from profiting as much. Therefore, A, B, and C, were all ways slaves did protest slavery.
Slaves couldn't pass laws. They weren't allowed to vote, let alone participate in government and law-making. Thus the correct choice is D. passing laws
