The Plantation Masters Had Many Means to Maintain Order Among

question 13

Multiple Choice

The plantation masters had many means to maintain order among their slaves. According to the text, what was the most powerful weapon the plantation masters had?

• A) Requiring slaves to attend church.
• B) The threat of sale.
• C) Exploiting the divisions among slaves.
• D) Withholding food.

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