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Question 7(1 point) 'I admit that the punishments of the slaves on Barbados for all sorts of offenses are indeed very cruel, but one must consider before condemning the (White)inhabitants that they often have no choice but to set moderation aside and use punishment as a way to intimidate their slaves. The Whites need to impress fear and respect upon their slaves in order not to one day find themselves the victims of their fury. Unless the slaves are kept in a constant state of fear of punishment, they would always be ready to revolt, to take over everything, and to commit the most horrible crimes in order to liberate themselves. The plantations on Barbados are smaller than those in the French (Caribbean)islands. This is not surprising because although the island is small, its population is very large and land is scarce and therefore very valuable Nonetheless, the plantation owners are very wealthy and the houses on the plantations are even better built than those in the towns. The plantation houses are large in size, have numerous glass windows, and have fine rooms that are conveniently arranged. Nearly all plantation houses have rows of shade trees around them to keep them cool. One observes the wealth and good taste of the inhabitants in their furniture, which is very fine, and their silver, of which they have so large a quantity that if this island were to be sacked the silver utensils from the plantations alone would be worth more than the value of several Spanish galleons." Jean-Baptiste Labat, French clergyman and travel writer,account of his visit to the British Caribbean island of Barbados, 1690s Which of the following best describes the author's argument in the first paragraph? a The demographic makeup of Barbadian society and the structure of its economy make existing punishments for enslaved people justified. b b Barbadian enslaved people are punished more lehiently than those working on the larger plantations of French Caribbean islands. Plantation owners who punish enslaved people too harshly are not fulfilling their duties as Christians to treat the less fortunate kindly. d The punishments of enslaved people in Barbados are the result of a long experience of deadly uprisings and anti-planter violence on the island.

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Question 7(1 point)
'I admit that the punishments of the slaves on Barbados for all sorts of offenses are indeed very cruel, but one must consider
before condemning the (White)inhabitants that they often have no choice but to set moderation aside and use punishment as a
way to intimidate their slaves. The Whites need to impress fear and respect upon their slaves in order not to one day find
themselves the victims of their fury. Unless the slaves are kept in a constant state of fear of punishment, they would always be
ready to revolt, to take over everything, and to commit the most horrible crimes in order to liberate themselves.
The plantations on Barbados are smaller than those in the French (Caribbean)islands. This is not surprising because although the
island is small, its population is very large and land is scarce and therefore very valuable Nonetheless, the plantation owners are
very wealthy and the houses on the plantations are even better built than those in the towns. The plantation houses are large in
size, have numerous glass windows, and have fine rooms that are conveniently arranged. Nearly all plantation houses have rows
of shade trees around them to keep them cool. One observes the wealth and good taste of the inhabitants in their furniture, which
is very fine, and their silver, of which they have so large a quantity that if this island were to be sacked the silver utensils from the
plantations alone would be worth more than the value of several Spanish galleons."
Jean-Baptiste Labat, French clergyman and travel writer,account of his visit to the British Caribbean island of Barbados, 1690s
Which of the following best describes the author's argument in the first paragraph?
a
The demographic makeup of Barbadian society and the structure of its economy make existing punishments for enslaved people justified.
b b
Barbadian enslaved people are punished more lehiently than those working on the larger plantations of French Caribbean islands.
Plantation owners who punish enslaved people too harshly are not fulfilling their duties as Christians to treat the less fortunate
kindly.
d
The punishments of enslaved people in Barbados are the result of a long experience of deadly uprisings and anti-planter violence on the island.

Question 7(1 point) 'I admit that the punishments of the slaves on Barbados for all sorts of offenses are indeed very cruel, but one must consider before condemning the (White)inhabitants that they often have no choice but to set moderation aside and use punishment as a way to intimidate their slaves. The Whites need to impress fear and respect upon their slaves in order not to one day find themselves the victims of their fury. Unless the slaves are kept in a constant state of fear of punishment, they would always be ready to revolt, to take over everything, and to commit the most horrible crimes in order to liberate themselves. The plantations on Barbados are smaller than those in the French (Caribbean)islands. This is not surprising because although the island is small, its population is very large and land is scarce and therefore very valuable Nonetheless, the plantation owners are very wealthy and the houses on the plantations are even better built than those in the towns. The plantation houses are large in size, have numerous glass windows, and have fine rooms that are conveniently arranged. Nearly all plantation houses have rows of shade trees around them to keep them cool. One observes the wealth and good taste of the inhabitants in their furniture, which is very fine, and their silver, of which they have so large a quantity that if this island were to be sacked the silver utensils from the plantations alone would be worth more than the value of several Spanish galleons." Jean-Baptiste Labat, French clergyman and travel writer,account of his visit to the British Caribbean island of Barbados, 1690s Which of the following best describes the author's argument in the first paragraph? a The demographic makeup of Barbadian society and the structure of its economy make existing punishments for enslaved people justified. b b Barbadian enslaved people are punished more lehiently than those working on the larger plantations of French Caribbean islands. Plantation owners who punish enslaved people too harshly are not fulfilling their duties as Christians to treat the less fortunate kindly. d The punishments of enslaved people in Barbados are the result of a long experience of deadly uprisings and anti-planter violence on the island.

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d. The punishments of enslaved people in Barbados are the result of a long experience of deadly uprisings and anti-planter violence on the island.
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