Beyond the Myths: The Realities of Slave Ownership in U.S. History
Beyond the Myths: The Realities of Slave Ownership in U.S. History - History Collection
2. Slave Owners Varied in Wealth and Status
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It’s a misconception that only the wealthy elite owned slaves. In reality, slave ownership spanned a range of social and economic backgrounds. While large plantations often had dozens or hundreds of...