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What are slave owners?

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slave owners are owners of slaves. There were slave owners all across the globe and in all ages of human history.

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What were slave owners looking for in a slave?
they were looking for strength and physical looks. They also were looking for how hard a slave worked.
How did slave owners get new slaves?
The purchased them at slave auctions. Owners that had more slaves than they needed, and those bringing them from Africa would sell them at slave markets.
Why did slave owners sell their slaves?
Slave owners sold their slaves to earn extra money. They often bred their slaves so that they did not need to waste money on buying more slaves. When the baby slave was born, they were sometimes sold...
Did slave owners pay slaves?
North Slave owners did pay their slaves, but south slave owners didn't. See the following link.
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...