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No. I don't think you understand the concept of slavery. A slave is a person who is the property of another person. They are not paid, but are bought and sold. Slavery still exists today and there are about 25 million slaves today. Most are women, boys, and girls who work as sex slaves.

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No, slaves did not work for money. Slaves were forced to work without pay and were considered property of their owners. Any compensation they received was determined by their owners and not based on wages or fair labor practices.

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As said- in most cases, no. A very few were skilled craftsmen and machinists. They could sometimes perform additional work for someone not their owner, and be paid for it. Some of these slaves worked at the Tredegar Iron Works in Richmond VA. But for most slaves, no. .

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How much did slaves get paid?

They were slaves, they worked for food and shelter, not money. They would never get paid the white man took them from their country so the slaves could work for free on the white man's land and farms.


What did spanish do with their slaves?

In Spanish colonies, slaves were forced to work on plantations, in mines, and in households. They were subjected to harsh living and working conditions, with little to no rights or freedoms. Slavery was a central part of the colonial economy in Spanish territories.


Why did landowners have slaves?

Landowners used slaves for labor to work in fields and farms, helping to cultivate crops and increase productivity. Slaves were seen as a source of cheap and easily controlled labor, and were used as a means to maximize profits and maintain economic success in agricultural enterprises. Ownership of slaves also provided social status and power within society for landowners.


Were slaves paid?

If you are talking about US slaves, it depended on the owner. Most slaves did NOT receive money. They were given shacks for homes, 1 set of new clothes per year, food and that was about it. However, some owners allowed some of their slaves (especially those with specialized skills such as blacksmith, wheelwright, etc.) to hire themselves out to neighbors for pay once their own personal work for their owner was finished.


What do slaves get in reward for their work?

Slaves did not receive rewards for their work as they were considered property and not paid for their labor. They were forced to work under harsh conditions without any compensation or benefits.