Slaves in the deep South typically ate better than free whites because
A)slaves were considered assets
B)slaves always had to have positive marginal products
C)slave owners were altruistic
D)free people value leisure time more than slaves

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Slaves were considered assets by their owners and were therefore often given enough food to maintain their physical health and productivity. In contrast, free whites did not have the same value as assets and were not provided with the same level of economic support.

Slaves in the Deep South Typically Ate Better Than Free