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Did slave owners pay slaves?

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North Slave owners did pay their slaves, but south slave owners didn't.
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Did slave owners have children by slaves?
Yes. Females slaves were raped by owners to give birth to Mulatos, which were slaves as well.
Why did slave owners whip their slaves?
because they would run away or not do all their work.
How did slave owners treat slaves?
Slaves were considered animals, so they were not treated human. Slaves who worked and lived on plantations were the most frequently punished. Punishment could be administered by the plantation owner...
Why did slave owners sell their slaves?
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