Asked by Kristen Marie on Jul 20, 2024

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Which of the following statements about slaves' diets is LEAST accurate?

A) The diets of slaves on large plantations almost always consisted solely of whatever foods were produced on the plantation itself.
B) Some slaves had the opportunity to supplement their diets by hunting and fishing.
C) The staple of slaves' diets was meal and salt pork,occasionally supplemented by more savory foods,especially on holidays.
D) Domestic slaves sometimes stole food from their masters' pantries both for their own benefit and to distribute among family and friends.

Diets

Regulated eating plans or patterns of food consumption, often aimed at achieving a specific health goal.

Plantations

Large farms in the Southern United States that mainly grew cash crops like tobacco, cotton, and sugar, often relying on slave labor before the Civil War.

Solely

Only; not involving anyone or anything else.

  • Scrutinize the cultural and societal aspects typical of slave life, taking into account their nutrition, religious practices, and dynamics within families, along with the ways they fought against their enslavement.
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Perla MartosJul 26, 2024
Final Answer :
A
Explanation :
The least accurate statement is A, as slaves' diets on large plantations were not solely limited to plantation-produced foods. They often included rations provided by the slaveholders, which could include items not produced on the plantation, and slaves might supplement their diets through hunting, fishing, or gardening.