How Would Slaveowners in the Late Eighteenth Century Have Explained

question 121

Multiple Choice

How would slaveowners in the late eighteenth century have explained a slave's repeated stealing and drinking of alcohol?

• A) The alcohol should have been better hidden from slaves.
• B) The slave's race led to him having no self-control.
• C) The owner was to be blamed for having alcohol at the house.
• D) The actual condition of being a slave pushed him to drink.
• E) The slaves would not need to steal if it was easily available.

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