James Curry wrote about the daily life of his mother, an enslaved African American who was a domestic in the slaveholder’s home. Her typical day included all the following duties EXCEPT
A) milking the cows and preparing all meals for both the slaveholder’s family and the other enslaved people.
B) planting, tending, and harvesting crops, then preparing the harvested product to be sold at market.
C) caring for both her children and those of the other enslaved people who worked in the fields.
D) washing and ironing the laundry, making the beds, and sweeping the rooms in the slaveholder’s house.
The correct answer is B) planting, tending, and harvesting crops, then preparing the harvested product to be sold at market.
Explanation: While domestic enslaved individuals often had a wide range of responsibilities within the home, such as cooking, cleaning, and caring for children, activities like planting and harvesting crops were typically the duties of field slaves. Therefore, an enslaved domestic would most likely not have been responsible for the agricultural tasks mentioned in option B. If you have more questions or need further assistance, feel free to ask!