They could extract unlimited labour at no cost in wages.
no. Because they had overseers and the plantation owners would usually check or guard the plantation.
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True. Plantation owners were often fearful that slaves were using drums or other musical instruments to communicate and celebrate when a slave escaped, which could potentially lead to further uprisings or resistance among the enslaved population.
Yes, plantation owners were afraid that slaves would use drums and other instruments to communicate, celebrate, and alert others when a slave escaped. This form of communication could spread news quickly among the slave community, making it difficult for owners to prevent or track runaway slaves.
No, not true. Think of your question. It doesn't make sense. slaves didn't have instruments and any celebrating would have not have happened.
Plantation owners were afraid that slaves were using instruments to communicate and coordinate escapes. Music and drumming could be used as a form of coded language, conveying messages about planned escapes or rebellions. This fear was based on the knowledge that drums and other instruments were commonly used as a means of communication among African cultures.
James Wilson was a slave owner who really made a fortune using slaves. He also owned a plantation where his slaves worked for him.
Sailor - to man the ships that transported the slaves Merchant - bought and sold slaves Banker - financed the merchants Police - enforced the laws that permitted slavery Legislator - enacted the laws that permitted slavery Clergy - taught the people that slavery was acceptable Slave owners (plantation owners, etc) - bought slaves and used them for labor Consumers - who bought the products produced using slave labor
They viewed their slaves as being nothing but objects, not even accounting for their feelings, using them for hard labor.
slave trade is dark side of our world. Many famous people trade for slaves.