What is the main difference between slaves who were considered artisans and the slaves who worked in the fields?
A. Artisans slaves were too old to work in the fields.
B. Artisans slaves were found in cities and not on plantations.
C. Artisans slaves were skilled craftsman and craftswomen.
D. Artisans slaves were found only in the New England and Middle colonies.

Question

What is the main difference between slaves who were considered artisans and the slaves who worked in the fields?
A. Artisans slaves were too old to work in the fields.
B. Artisans slaves were found in cities and not on plantations.
C. Artisans slaves were skilled craftsman and craftswomen.
D. Artisans slaves were found only in the New England and Middle colonies.

anonymous · Answer

C) Artisan slaves were skilled craftsman and craftswomen

The owner realized since these slaves were more skilled, they were worth more money!