No. No matter the system they worked under they were property so property can't own property. A cow, sheep or another animal would be property.
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Slaves on plantations sometimes were allowed to raise their own livestock during their free time, depending on their owner's rules and restrictions. This practice could vary widely among different plantations and slaveholders, but generally speaking, it was more common for slaves on smaller, less heavily supervised holdings to be able to raise their own animals.
The system where freed slaves worked on someone else's land is called sharecropping. Under this system, former slaves worked on land owned by a different individual in exchange for a share of the crop produced.
Under colonial laws, the children of slaves were considered to be born into slavery themselves, regardless of the status of their parents. This practice ensured that slavery continued from generation to generation, perpetuating the system of bondage.
Under the Fugitive Slave Act of 1850, it was required for citizens to assist in the capture of runaway slaves, and individuals could be fined or imprisoned for aiding escaped slaves. Additionally, alleged fugitive slaves were not entitled to a jury trial or allowed to testify on their own behalf.
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.
Spanish settlers abused the encomienda system because it allowed them to exploit Indigenous labor for their own economic gain without providing fair compensation or treatment. This system allowed for the mistreatment and abuse of Indigenous peoples, as they were forced to work under harsh conditions with little regard for their well-being. Additionally, there was limited oversight or regulation of the system, enabling settlers to take advantage of their position of power.