Can you check if the following statements are possible please? Thank you very much.
1) After 1810 the greater part of African Americans in slavery were born in the United States.
2) White slave owners were afraid of African customs because they couldn’t understand them.
3) As a matter of fact, blacks were forced to give up their traditions, their language and even their African names.
4) They were made to accept whatever names their master imposed on them. Slave owners also banned their religion since they considered it as a combination of witchcraft and superstition.
5) They claimed that Africans were descended from (I need to replace “were descendant of”) Ham, who, as stated in the Old Testament, were cursed (?) by Noah to be servants of servants.
6)Blacks were also denied the knowledge to read and write (I need to rephrase “denied the knowledge”).
In 1860 most Southern families owned more than twenty slaves on average.
7)Plantations turned into profit-making enterprises. Masters adopted a system of rewards and punishments to keep slaves under control.
8)Slaves were needed to work in the colonies. Many of them worked on plantations, growing and harvesting sugar cane.
6) forbidden to read and write Looks,Ok
Everything looks OK.
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To check the statements, we can go through each of them and determine if they are possible based on historical knowledge. Here's an evaluation of each statement:
1) After 1810 the greater part of African Americans in slavery were born in the United States.
To verify this statement, we can look at historical records and demographic data. Census records from the time can provide insights into the proportion of African Americans who were born in the United States. Analyzing this data will help determine if this statement is possible.
2) White slave owners were afraid of African customs because they couldn’t understand them.
To assess the plausibility of this statement, we can examine historical accounts and writings of slave owners. These sources may reveal their attitudes and perceptions towards African customs, allowing us to determine if fear was a prevalent sentiment.
3) As a matter of fact, blacks were forced to give up their traditions, their language, and even their African names.
To verify this statement, we can consult historical records, narratives of former slaves, and primary sources that discuss the experiences of enslaved African Americans. These sources can shed light on the attempts to suppress African traditions, language, and names.
4) They were made to accept whatever names their master imposed on them. Slave owners also banned their religion since they considered it a combination of witchcraft and superstition.
Similar to the previous statement, we can consult historical records and accounts of former slaves to determine if slave owners had control over the naming of enslaved people and if they restricted religious practices based on their beliefs.
5) They claimed that Africans were descendants of Ham, who, as stated in the Old Testament, were cursed by Noah to be servants of servants.
To assess the accuracy of this statement, we can examine historical documents, religious texts, and writings from the time. These sources can provide insights into the justifications and beliefs held by some slave owners regarding the origins and status of Africans.
6) Blacks were also denied the knowledge to read and write.
To confirm this statement, we can refer to historical records, slave narratives, and accounts of education during that time. Analyzing these sources can shed light on the restrictions imposed on enslaved individuals regarding literacy and education.
7) In 1860, most Southern families owned more than twenty slaves on average.
To verify this statement, we can consult historical data such as census records, plantation records, or scholarly studies that focus on slave ownership patterns in the Southern states leading up to the Civil War. These sources can indicate the average number of slaves owned by Southern families during that period.
8) Slaves were needed to work in the colonies. Many of them worked on plantations, growing and harvesting sugar cane.
To determine the validity of this statement, we can refer to historical accounts and records that outline the labor demands and practices in the colonies during the relevant time period. Examining these sources will provide insights into the dominant agricultural activities on plantations and the role of enslaved individuals in those industries.
By examining relevant historical records, primary sources, and scholarly research, we can determine the plausibility and accuracy of these statements.