The boss of plantation
overseer
the overseer ran the plantation maybe buy slaves
overseer
Driver
The slaveholder owns the plantation and the slaves. The overseer is hired by the slaveholder to manage the day-to-day operations of the plantation and supervise the slaves. The slaves work under the oversight of the overseer and are considered property of the slaveholder, subject to their control and exploitation.
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plantation
Plantation
A. cotton belt B. factors C. planters D. spirituals
Overseer
An overseer on a plantation was responsible for supervising and managing the enslaved workforce. They enforced work discipline, ensured productivity, and reported any issues to the plantation owner. Overseers were often tasked with maintaining order through harsh methods, including the use of physical punishment.