One difference between the practice of slavery in Africa and the practice of slavery in the United States is that
A. African slaves did not work on plantations like those in the Southern United States.
B. African slaves were considered part of the family that owned them and were somewhat protected.
C. Slavery was not a part of everyday life in Africa as it was in many parts of the United States.
D. African slaves were never exposed to cruel treatment like physical abuse or separation from family members.
The correct answer is B. African slaves were considered part of the family that owned them and were somewhat protected.
In many African societies, enslaved individuals often had specific roles within the family and were sometimes integrated into the household. While they did not enjoy the same rights as free individuals, there were social ties that could provide some degree of protection and care. In contrast, slavery in the United States was predominantly chattel slavery, where enslaved people were treated as property and faced brutal conditions with little to no protection from abuse or separation from family.
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