Which describes a common experience for enslaved families? children usually were set free even if their parents remained enslaved. slaveholders tried their best to keep married couples together. slaveholders tried their best to keep parents and children together. family members often were sold separately and split up from one another.

Enlightenment philosophers employed to distill scientific truths through experimentation and observation. a. greek mythology b. galilean proofs c. religious philosophy d. scientific method select the best answer from the choices provided a b c d

Why did the crew of the zong ship throw some captive africans overboard? a. there was not enough space in the ship. b. the captives’ deaths were covered by insurance. c. the ship did not have adequate food. d. the ship did not have sufficient crew to care for the sick captives. e. the african captives rebelled against the crew.

Me a slaveowner who worked a slave to death or be a slave to death, a. cannot be tried for murder in criminal court but could be sued for wrongful death in the civil court b. cannot be tried in court because there was no law against the mistreatment of slaves. c. could have his form or plantation confiscated by the state and sold to the highest bidder. d. could be tried for murder in most southern states.