Although slavery may have seemed like a part of a political program to help the economics of the state, the reality of it is abuse and suffering. Overall, Maryland did live up to its reputation of a middle temperament state in t

Although Maryland was a state that had legalized slavery, their stance on the issue did not necessarily completely reflect their reputation as a middle temperament due to the abuse that existed. In the midst of the growing prosperity, the institution of slavery prevailed along with the characteristic abuses and cruel punishment.

erms of slavery. "Maryland law limited the master to ten lashes, prohibited him from abusing slaves, and required him to supply blacks...with adequate food, clothing, shelter, and rest" (236). However, limited abuse does not equate to absence of abuse. There were many shocking accounts of brutal physical abuse in the state. One slave recalls his master who considered "whipping as essential to the good of the soul as the body" (237). It was the only method of control and authority that the owners had over their slaves. In one incidence, there was a master who forced an old woman t

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