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In History / College | 2025-07-06

Which of the following was the system whereby enslaved people were assigned measured amounts of work to be done in a given amount of time?
A. The allocation system
B. The task system
C. The slave system

Asked by alexvhardman

Answer (1)

The system referred to in the question is the task system . This method allowed enslaved individuals to complete specific amounts of work at their own pace, offering them some limited autonomy. Understanding the task system helps highlight the complexities of slave labor in history. ;

Answered by GinnyAnswer | 2025-07-06

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