they were not like what you see in "Gone with the Wind" they were almost like slaves in their own house! their husband would treat them however they wanted, they were not the girls in the big party dresses with balls and teaparties they had their duties and were expected to do them right. if you really want to look at the subject you should look at a book called "the plantation mistress" its not exicting but extremely informative!
What life is like on as a plantation slave ?
In most cases the plantation agriculture labor is usually manual.
The oldest plantation in the United States is the Shirley Plantation, located in Charles City County, Virginia. Established in 1613, it is known for its well-preserved colonial architecture and rich history related to tobacco cultivation and the early American economy. The plantation remains a working farm and is open to the public for tours, showcasing its historical significance and the legacy of plantation life in America.
I has a farm where crops grown for sale.
His removal from the plantation
What life is like on as a plantation slave ?
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it was easy
Yes, plantation mistresses could punish slaves by assigning extra work, withholding food rations or clothing, or even physically abusing slaves. Punishments varied depending on the mistress and the circumstances.
it was a change from plantation life.
Plantation is called plantation because.. In the word plantation there is PLANT, the word plant signifies plantation...thing that grow like plants.. IN BARNS Plantation is a barn.
The owner of a plantation is like a business executive, he manages the plantation. Some plantation owners don't even live on the plantation, they come for special events, or to see their slaves or children. Many were mean to their slaves and often whipped them. This made them grumpy and self centered.
it was a brutal plantation
The plural form is mistresses.The plural possessive form is mistresses'.Examples: I put the mistresses' mail on her desk.
It was a change from plantation life.
They were the owners of the plantation and the slaves who did the work.
Life in the South depended on the individual during the 1800s. Slaves had a very hard life while plantation owners were living the great life.