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Part of the reason why slavery was different from work in the factories was that slaves never got paid. Though conditions in the Northern factories were terrible, at least they were given a salary with which they could buy things. There was a reward for their work. They were also considered voting citizens who had at least marginal control over the political fate of the country, and come before the Supreme Court to settle disputes. Slaves never had any of those rights, especially after the Dred Scott v. Sanford case in 1857

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Q: What was the difference and similarities between slaves on cotton plantations and workers in northern factories?
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