Which of the Following Would Have Been a Reflection of the Paternalist

question 4

Multiple Choice

Which of the following would have been a reflection of the paternalist ethos in southern slavery?

• A) Slaves saw the slaveholder as their true parent.
• B) Abolitionists in the North became more accepting of slavery.
• C) It could result in fewer sales of slaves and more keeping of slave families together.
• D) The owner felt responsible for his slaves because the slaves could not take care of themselves.

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Definitions:

Seventeenth-Century Migrants

Individuals or groups who relocated, often across national boundaries, during the 1600s, frequently for reasons such as religious freedom, economic opportunity, or as a result of being transported as convicts or indentured servants.

Lower-Class Men

Individuals from the bottom socio-economic tier of society, often characterized by lower income and limited access to resources.

Headright System

A land-grant policy that promised fifty acres to any colonist who could afford passage to Virginia, as well as fifty more for any accompanying servants. The headright policy was eventually expanded to include any colonists—and was also adopted in other colonies.

Large Estates

Expansive areas of land, usually encompassing significant homes or mansions, often associated with wealth and aristocracy.