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It varied with gender, age, size and health. In 1778 a young (17-30) healthy, average sized male cost $100, century later it was about $150- $175

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How much did slaves get paid?

They were slaves, they worked for food and shelter, not money. They would never get paid the white man took them from their country so the slaves could work for free on the white man's land and farms.


Why did the spanish landowners want to keep slaves?

The slaves mad them rich, and they also had made them feel powerful.


How much were slaves sold for?

The price of slaves varied depending on factors like age, health, skills, and market conditions. On average, slaves in the 19th century were sold for anywhere from a few hundred to several thousand dollars. The prices also varied based on the region and time period in which the transactions took place.


What is the effect of harsh treatment of the slaves?

Not all slaves were treated harshly. There were different degrees of slavery. The Gullah of the South East Coastal Areas were left on their own except at harvest time. Many of the slaves of Mississippi received extremely harsh treatment. The harsh treatment meant their work suffered, they worked at a much slower rate than the slaves along the east coast. They were much sicker. When freedom came, the slaves went due north. Those from the east coast were smarter than those from areas where slaves had been abused.


Can only rich people own slaves?

Historically, slavery has been associated with wealth and power, as the cost of purchasing and maintaining slaves was high. However, the ability to own slaves was not solely restricted to the wealthy, as individuals of varying social and economic statuses have engaged in slave ownership throughout different societies and time periods.