Which of the following was one of the hallmarks of the West African cultures from which many American slaves had originated?
A) Broad kinship ties
B) Loose standards of morality
C) Lack of a work ethic
D) No knowledge of relatives
E) An overriding parent-child bond
Question 2
Which of the following statements is true of plantation life?
A) Once established, a plantation could basically run by itself.
B) Most fixed costs for plantations were quite low.
C) The fact that plantation families seldom moved created a great deal of stability.
D) The suicide rate was twice the rate of Northern factory workers.
E) Psychological strains, frequent moves and chronic debt were the norm for most plantation owners.