Yes, it was required to provide housing and food for slaves by the slave owners.
Though often it was very rudimentary.
Remember, slaves were very valuable... and often cost would be similar to buying a sports car today. Because of this often slaves were treated well.. because they were a considerable investment.. that if treated good would last a longer time and less likely to run away.
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Yes, owners typically provided slaves with housing, although the quality varied widely. Some slaves lived in basic cabins on plantations while others may have lived in barracks or shared quarters. Slave housing often lacked privacy and basic amenities.
Owners typically provided simple and crude housing for their slaves, such as cabins or one-room shacks. These dwellings were often overcrowded and lacking in basic amenities like plumbing and heating. Slaves had minimal control over their living conditions and they were rarely given adequate space or privacy.
Slave owners typically provided basic housing for their slaves, such as small cabins or quarters. These living conditions were often cramped, unsanitary, and lacking in basic amenities. Although the exact conditions varied, slave owners generally provided the least amount of resources necessary to keep their slaves working.
provide assistance to former slaves
Food, Clothes, and medical
Slave owners gave their slaves their last name to assert ownership over them and to reinforce the slaves' status as property rather than individuals. This practice also helped slave owners keep track of their slaves and maintain control over their lives.