Which of the Following Is True of the Paternalist Ethos

question 79

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is true of the paternalist ethos in southern slavery?

• A) Slaves referred to their owners as "mother" and "father."
• B) Most slave owners believed it their responsibility to teach slaves how to read.
• C) Slave owners who separated families were considered cruel by their peers.
• D) Slave owners felt responsible for their slaves and believed they could not take care of themselves.
• E) Slave owners who fathered children with slaves typically freed the children.

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