Which of the following describes the value of enslaved people in the South?
A. They were a commodity and an investment.
B. They were evaluated by their professional skills.
C. They were relatively inexpensive to buy or sell.
Answer (2)
Enslaved people in the South were primarily viewed as a commodity and a financial investment, rather than being valued for their skills or considered inexpensive. Their worth was primarily based on their labor potential and the economic benefits they provided to slave owners. ;
Enslaved people in the South were viewed primarily as a commodity and a financial investment, rather than being evaluated for their professional skills or considered inexpensive. Their worth was largely determined by their labor potential and the economic benefits they provided to slave owners. Thus, the correct answer is option A.
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