They were racist and white One of them was George Washington, the future president, who had 1000 slaves.
the white men benifitted, slave owners
Masters or just plain slave owners
North Slave owners did pay their slaves, but south slave owners didn't. See the following link.
The slave owners bought their slaves at auctions.
Slave owners would punish them by whipping them.
of their desire to become slave owners.
Yes, slave owners whipped babies
slave owners, slave traders, and plantation owners.
about 90%-95% were slave owners living in the south
Slave owners wanted slaves because they were able to make money or profits by the work performed by the slave.
No they loved slavery it was important to the slave owners
Some slave owners may have supported their slaves converting to Christianity as a means of social control and promoting passivity. Others may have been apprehensive of the potential for religious teachings to inspire resistance or challenge the institution of slavery. Ultimately, attitudes varied among slave owners based on their individual beliefs and motivations.