Which of the Following Statements About Slave Work Is FALSE

question 57

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements about slave work is FALSE?

• A) Skilled slaves were at times hired out to other planters.
• B) Field hand was the predominant occupation of both male and female slaves.
• C) Colonial slave codes forbade teaching slaves skilled trades and crafts.
• D) A few slaves were able to buy their freedom.
• E) Some slaves on larger plantations learned trades and crafts.

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