Slaves had no rights because by controlling them strictly, it would keep them from rebelling against their masters. The slaves could not communicate with each other or have meetings of any sort. The plantation masters required that the slaves carry a pass, and to leave the area it had to be approved. They were not allowed to carry knives, guns, or any kind of weapon. Property could not b

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Field hands led a rough, hard life. They sowed, reaped, and planted a variety of crops like cotton and tobacco; although some were considered "not suitable" for growing some grains such as wheat, rye, and barley. The fortunate and most trusted field laborer got to care for the equipment and keep the gardens in shape. Shacks with no windows, bare dirt floors, and leaky roofs were all the workers had to retire in at night. The necessities allowed were corn or rice- maybe a bucket a week, and no meat. Occasionally a lucky individual would catch a rabbit or small animal to eat. Rags barely provided cover from the scorching sun, and the slaves did not have shoes. Overseers we

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