Asked by Andrea Quevada on Jul 28, 2024
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Which of the following statements about West African slavery is most accurate?
A) Gang labor of the sort that would be used in New World plantations was unknown in West Africa.
B) Because slaves were seen as integral members of their master's household,they could not be sold to other masters.
C) Because of the threat of revolt,slaves were only used for domestic and agricultural services,and were never employed in military or political capacities.
D) The status of slaves varied across a wide spectrum depending on the services they provided.
Gang Labor
A system of labor, especially in agriculture, where a group of workers is directed and supervised by an overseer, often associated with the antebellum South in the United States.
New World Plantations
Large agricultural estates in the Americas that relied heavily on the labor of enslaved Africans to cultivate crops like sugar, tobacco, and cotton.
West African Slavery
Refers to the historical practice of slave trade and ownership in West Africa, both within African societies and through the transatlantic slave trade to the Americas.
- Acquire knowledge on the intricacies and peculiarities of the slave trade within West Africa, emphasizing the disparities among genders and the positions held by slaves.
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Marla CooperAug 01, 2024
Final Answer :
D
Explanation :
The status of slaves in West African societies indeed varied widely, reflecting a complex social hierarchy where slaves could occupy a range of roles, from domestic servants to high-ranking officials or military personnel, depending on their skills, relationships, and the specific practices of their society. This variability contrasts with the more uniformly oppressive conditions often associated with New World slavery.
Learning Objectives
- Acquire knowledge on the intricacies and peculiarities of the slave trade within West Africa, emphasizing the disparities among genders and the positions held by slaves.