What was the benefit to slaves who worked under the "task system" of labor?

A) Slaves were allowed to keep all extra money and goods they produced.
B) They did not have to work as hard.
C) They had more opportunities to escape.
D) They had some degree of autonomy.

Task System

A labor system, particularly used in the context of slavery, where enslaved individuals were assigned specific tasks to complete each day.

Autonomy

The right or condition of self-government, often within a larger organization or nation, allowing for a degree of independence in decision-making processes.