Successful Slave Owners Found That the Easiest Way to Control

question 68

Multiple Choice

Successful slave owners found that the easiest way to control their slaves was through

• A)terror and draconian discipline (whippings and even murder).
• B)treating slaves like little children.
• C)educating and training slaves to encourage feelings of self-worth.
• D)giving slaves their freedom and paying them wages.
• E)offering slaves limited independence and privileges in return for their labor and obedience.

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