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so that they can help them in manual work

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Why did many slave owners believe it was ok to keep slaves?

Many slave owners believed that keeping slaves was justified due to racist ideologies that dehumanized African people, economic interests in maintaining a cheap labor force, and a desire to maintain social and political power. These beliefs were deeply ingrained in the societal structures of the time, allowing slavery to persist.


Was it us policy to kill smart slaves?

No. There was never a US Government policy to kill smart slaves.There is, however, no doubt that many slave owners believed "a literate slave was a dangerous slave" and would stifle attempts to educate slaves, through litigation and/or intimidation.Starting in the mid 1700's, several states passed laws prohibiting slave education.While these laws typically did not clarify any consequences for the slaves who might attain literacy, the financial consequences for teachers were clear.See Narrative of the Life of Frederick Douglass an American Slave, written by Frederick Douglass, for further information.


What did William Richardson Davie think about slave trade?

William Richardson Davie, one of the Founding Fathers of the United States, supported the institution of slavery and its economic benefits but also recognized the moral complexities of the slave trade. He believed in gradual emancipation and advocated for laws that improved the conditions of slaves while protecting slave owners' property rights.


How many slave were taken from kenya?

It is estimated that around 5 to 6 million slaves were taken from Kenya during the transatlantic slave trade.


When did slaves not work?

Slaves typically did not work on Sundays, as it was considered a day of rest and worship in many cultures. Additionally, some slave owners allowed time off for certain holidays or festivals. However, these periods of rest were often limited and the norm was for slaves to work long hours every day.

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Why did many slave owners believe it was ok to keep slaves?

Many slave owners believed that keeping slaves was justified due to racist ideologies that dehumanized African people, economic interests in maintaining a cheap labor force, and a desire to maintain social and political power. These beliefs were deeply ingrained in the societal structures of the time, allowing slavery to persist.


Why did many slave owners believed it was okay to keep slaves?

so that they can help them in manual work


How many slave- owners lived in the south?

about 90%-95% were slave owners living in the south


How many slaves can slave owners have?

A slave owner can have as many slaves as they can afford to buy and support.


How many slave owners had slaves?

In the South, it was estimated that 350,000 slave owners held a significant number of slaves.


Did slave owners practice homosexuality?

First of all, you can't "practice" homosexuality. It's a natural sexual orientation. Second, many slave owners had sexual relations with their slaves, and it's quite probable that some of those slave owners were gay.


Why did many slave owners not favor the northwest ordinance?

Because they are retards


How many delegates at the Constitutional convention were slave owners?

18 I think


How many whales in captivity?

I don't believe there are hump back whales in captivity. There are many killer whales, but i don't think the aquarium owners could keep a whale that large.None.


What was one way plantation owners defended the idea of owning slaves?

By saying that non-Christian people could be slaves.


What kind of jobs did the slaves have?

Many of them worked in the fields. There were also some of them that worked in the homes of the slave owners.


How many sperm whales are in captivity?

I don't believe there are hump back whales in captivity. There are many killer whales, but i don't think the aquarium owners could keep a whale that large.None.