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Slaves did all different kinds of work. Some were household servants such as butlers and cooks. Some were skilled tradespeople such as woodcarvers and blacksmiths, but most were unskilled field hands.

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Slaves were typically forced to perform hard labor on plantations, such as picking crops, clearing land, and building infrastructure. They also worked in homes as domestic servants, caring for children, cooking, and cleaning. Their work was often long, grueling, and physically demanding.

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