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Child slaves in southern plantations were not allowed to read or wright. Some house slaves (even if it was illigal) were taught to read by the masters wife.

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How did southern planters think of their slaves?

Southern planters generally viewed their slaves as property to be bought, sold, and used for labor to generate profit. They often saw them as inferior, subhuman beings and believed they needed to be controlled through harsh discipline to ensure productivity and obedience. The plantation economy relied on the forced labor of slaves to maintain the wealth and social status of the planters.


Where is the hensen plantation?

The Hansen Plantation is located in Garyville, Louisiana, in the United States. It is a historic property that was once a working sugar plantation.


Why would plantation owner prefer slaves instead of indentured servants?

The children of female slaves didn't need to be bought.


Why did plantation owners have so much free time?

Plantation owners used slaves to farm their crops, clean their homes, cook their food, care for their children, and care for their livestock. With just about every aspect of their lives being done through unpaid slave labor plantation owners would've had a lot of extra time to enjoy life.


What of these reason plantation owners preferred to have slaves rather than indentured servants?

Plantation owners preferred slaves over indentured servants because slaves were considered property, providing a long-term source of labor with no freedom or rights. Slaves could be inherited and their children born into slavery, ensuring a continuous workforce. In contrast, indentured servants had limited terms of service and some legal protections, making them less profitable and reliable for plantation owners.