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Slaves were considered property and so would become part of the decedent's estate. They passed according to the will of the owner or under the laws of intestacy to the owner's heirs at law if there was no will.

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Q: What happened to slaves when their owners died?
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What happened when slaves died?

they rot


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They would buy new ones


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If slaves did not listen to their owners, they faced various forms of punishment, including physical abuse, confinement, or even being sold to a harsher master. The severity of the punishment often depended on the individual slave owner and the laws in place at that time.


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