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Slaves and Overseers
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Slaves and overseers
The most important social distinction in the seventeenth century Chesapeake colony was between the wealthy elite plantation owners and the indentured servants and enslaved laborers. The plantation owners had immense wealth and power, while the indentured servants and enslaved laborers were largely dependent on them for work and survival. This distinction shaped the economic and social structure of the colony, with the plantation owners dominating both politically and economically.
Wealthy plantation owners.
South Carolina
Each Virginia settlement or plantation was allowed to elect 2 burgesses, usually wealthy landowners.
Slaves and overseers
Slaves and overseers
enslaved people who were forced to work on the plantation. The wealthy family would oversee the operations of the plantation, while skilled workers, such as carpenters and blacksmiths, would carry out various tasks. Enslaved people would perform the majority of the labor, working in the fields, tending to crops, and contributing to the overall economic success of the plantation.
Slaves and Overseers (APEX)
The most important social distinction in the seventeenth century Chesapeake colony was between the wealthy elite plantation owners and the indentured servants and enslaved laborers. The plantation owners had immense wealth and power, while the indentured servants and enslaved laborers were largely dependent on them for work and survival. This distinction shaped the economic and social structure of the colony, with the plantation owners dominating both politically and economically.
England
Most of them were wealthy, religious, plantation owners.
Wealthy Plantation Owners.
Wealthy plantation owners.
South Carolina
Wealthy plantation owner
A very small number of wealthy plantation owners.