In the British Colonies, Slaves Generally Had the Same Status

question 1

Multiple Choice

In the British colonies, slaves generally had the same status as domestic animals. What was the main exception to this rule?

• A) White slaves maintained all their legal rights. They were just servants for life.
• B) Laws forbid masters from killing their slaves through any kind of punishment.
• C) Slaves were held responsible for any violations of civil or criminal law.
• D) There were no exceptions to the rule.

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Definitions:

Secondary Reinforcers

Stimuli that become reinforcing through their association with primary reinforcers, such as money earning value through its relation to buying food.

Primary Reinforcers

Innate reinforcing qualities like food or water, that fulfill a basic biological need for survival and do not depend on learning.

Motivating Behavior

The factors or incentives that drive an individual to act or behave in a certain way.

Innate Motivators

Internal drives that exist from birth, influencing behavior without the need for external rewards.