Identify a True Statement About the Slave Community

question 37

Multiple Choice

Identify a true statement about the slave community.

• A)Slave marriages were legally recognized.
• B)Slave masters were forbidden from separating parents from their children.
• C)Slaves maintained traditional nuclear families whenever possible.
• D)Maintaining a two-parent family was well within the control of the slaves.
• E)Premarital sex was uncommon in slave quarters.

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Definitions:

Testes

The male reproductive organs that produce sperm and testosterone, playing a key role in male fertility and secondary sexual characteristics.

Ovaries

Glandular organs in the female reproductive system responsible for producing eggs (ova) and sex hormones, including estrogen and progesterone.

Secondary Sex Characteristic

Features that appear at puberty, distinguishing the two sexes of a species but are not directly involved in reproduction.

Pubic Hair

Hair that grows on the genital area after reaching puberty, serving as a sign of sexual maturity and helping to reduce friction.