USA HISTORY

LIFE IN ANTEBELLUM AMERICA 1807 1861

SLAVERY IN AMERICA COTTON SLAVE TRADE AND THE SOUTHERN RESPONSE

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
What is a person called who is in charge of the work of slaves?
A
auctioneer
B
trader
C
overseer
D
owner
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -The overseer on a plantation was the “middle man, ” whose responsibilities included the management of the enslaved laborers according to the master’s orders.

Detailed explanation-2: -Britannica Dictionary definition of OVERSEER. [count] : a person who watches and directs the work of other people in order to be sure that a job is done correctly.

Detailed explanation-3: -Elders Are Overseers Who Shepherd To quote Acts 20:28 again, Paul reminded the Ephesian elders that the Holy Spirit had “made them overseers [episkopos], to care for the church of God.” The infinitive “to care” is literally rendered “to shepherd” (poimainō).

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