Which of the following was not a factor for widespread resistance and outright revolt by slaves?

a) slaves who obeyed the wishes of the owner

b) threat and anticipation of punishment

c) dehumanizing aspects of the slave system

A) slaves who obeyed the wishes of the owner.

Slaves who followed the orders and wishes of their owners were unlikely to give rise to resistance or revolts. However, threats, punishment and dehumanizing treatment were some of the main reasons why slaves engaged in resistance. Other reasons were their ill-treatment, lack of freedom, lack of rights under the law, separation of their families, and other extremely cruel aspects of their lives.