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How may slaves do the cottage plantation have?
Cottage Plantation did not keep slaves. It was a free labor farm.
Did slaves live in plantation homes?
Yes, some slaves lived in quarters on the plantation grounds, close to the main house where the plantation owner lived. Others may have lived in slave quarters removed from the main house. The living conditions for slaves on plantations varied depending on the region and the personal beliefs of the plantation owner.
What is the reason plantation owners perferred to have slaves rather than indertured servants?
Plantation owners preferred slaves over indentured servants because slaves were seen as a lifelong source of labor, whereas indentured servants typically worked for a set period before gaining their freedom. Slaves were also considered property that could be bought and sold, providing plantation owners with a greater sense of control and power. Additionally, the racial hierarchy of the time made slaves a more socially acceptable form of labor exploitation.
Why did plantation owners have so much free time?
Plantation owners had free time because they had slaves performing labor on the plantations, allowing them to delegate tasks and focus on other aspects of managing the estate. Additionally, plantation owners often had access to wealth and resources that enabled them to pursue leisure activities and social engagements.
Why would plantation owner prefer slaves instead of indentured servants?
The children of female slaves didn't need to be bought.
