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What did slave owners call house servants?

Slave owners referred to house servants as domestics or house slaves.


What would plantation owners prefer slaves instead of indentured servants?

they coulld use slaves longer


Why would slave owners want to keep slaves from gathering or meeting one another?

Slave owners wanted to prevent slaves from gathering or meeting to minimize the risk of rebellion or resistance. By keeping them isolated, they could maintain control and prevent organized efforts to escape or challenge their authority. Additionally, restricting social interactions among slaves helped to weaken their sense of solidarity and unity.


Why did the slaves have to live with their owners why couldn't they live sepret?

Slaves were forced to live with their owners as a means of control and to ensure that they were constantly available to work. Separating them would have made it harder for owners to monitor and exploit their labor. Additionally, living with their owners allowed for easier surveillance and suppression of any potential rebellions or escape attempts.


Why do plantation owners prefer to have slaves rather then indentured servants?

Plantation owners preferred slaves over indentured servants because slaves were considered property and could be bought, sold, and inherited, providing a more permanent and stable labor force. Slaves were also seen as a lifetime investment whereas indentured servants were temporary workers whose contracts would expire. Additionally, slaves were often treated as less than human and did not have legal rights or protections, allowing plantation owners to exert complete control over them.

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