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Enough so that they didn't get whipped by their masters.

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How much did slaves earn?

Slaves did not earn wages as they were considered property and forced to work without pay for their owners. Many endured harsh conditions and brutal treatment while working on plantations and in other settings.


Why are there so many slaves needed at a plantation?

Large farms that have labor intensive crops, or large amounts of land required large work forces. Slaves were bought to work on large plantations as a sort of free form of labour for the slave owners.


In the south most slaves were forced to work on large plantations true or false?

True. In the southern United States, most slaves were forced to work on large plantations, where they were subjected to harsh living and working conditions. This system of forced labor was a central aspect of the antebellum South's economy and society.


Where did most slaves live and work?

Most slaves in the time of the 13 colonies lived on the Plantations. They were needed because harvesting requiered strenuous work, so most slaves spent mos of their time in the feild tending to mostly tabacco. During this time the christians did not oppose slavery because they told themselves that the slaves were not Christians so it was ok to make them work.


Why did farmers who had small pots of land sometimes work on plantations?

Farmers with small plots of land often worked on plantations to earn extra income or find more stable employment. Plantations could offer more consistent wages, access to resources and markets, and sometimes provided housing for workers.