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Well, they weren't always. However, the general reason is that they were seen as property, and as subhuman. You wouldn't keep your dog in the house unless he was really well trained, and so most slaves (who were seen as dogs or other animals for the most part) were kept outside. Even owners who had affection for their slaves and who treated them well usually only did so within that context... as favored pets. Not as equals.

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Q: Why slaves were kept in cabins away from the main house?
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