Which of the Following Was NOT a Major Motivation for Whipping

question 33

Multiple Choice

Which of the following was NOT a major motivation for whipping a slave?

• A) illustrating absolute physical control
• B) showing other slaves the penalty for bad behavior and poor habits
• C) as a punishment for a crime
• D) for failing to recognize the moral superiority of the overseer and driver
• E) for failing to meet labor expectations

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Definitions:

Lactone

A cyclic ester that is formed by the intramolecular condensation of a hydroxy acid.

Structural Relationship

The way in which components of a molecular structure are connected or related, including bonds and spatial arrangements.

D-Ribose

A pentose (five-carbon sugar) that plays a vital role in the metabolism of nucleic acids in cells.

Dihydroxyacetone

A simple saccharide (C3H6O3) used in cosmetic products, particularly in sunless tanning products, as it can cause skin darkening through reaction with the skin proteins.