In 1860, the Southern Slave Population Was Collectively Worth $1

question 64

True/False

In 1860, the southern slave population was collectively worth $1.3 billion.

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Definitions:

Armature

The rotating part of an electric machine (motor or generator) within which a current is induced by a magnetic field.

Brushless DC

A type of direct current electric motor (DC motor) that uses an electronic controller to switch the current in the motor, eliminating the need for brushes.

Wound Armature

A component in electrical machines consisting of coils wound around an iron core, which rotates in a magnetic field to induce electromotive force.

Brushes

Sliding contacts, generally made of carbon, used to provide connection to rotating parts of machines.