why couldnt the slaves on property
2006-09-19 12:39:27 · 7 answers · asked by detroit_lady313 1 in Education & Reference ➔ Homework Help
Slaves weren't able to own property because they weren't viewed as being real people. In fact, they were only considered 3/5 of a person. When a census was taken, five slaves counted as three people.
2006-09-19 12:44:38 · answer #1 · answered by Bastet's kitten 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Because they were property. Property can not own property. Everything a slave possessed could be taken away by his master. Everything a slave possessed was actually the property of his master.
2006-09-19 19:45:36 · answer #2 · answered by aurelie_moineau 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
At the time, slaves had no rights, no right to own property much less to the self respect they deserved. No voting rights, nothing. What a dark period in America. No pun intended.
2006-09-19 19:45:34 · answer #3 · answered by The Garage Dude 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
slaves don't get paid, dont hav any rights and therefore cant own property
2006-09-19 19:41:47 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
because they were 'property' and they could NOT own any unless they were free from slavery' but that could only happen if their owner released them or if they got married to someone who was free and their spouse could buy their freedom.
2006-09-19 19:47:04 · answer #5 · answered by Kayla 1 · 1⤊ 0⤋
because by law they WERE property, unfortunately
2006-09-19 19:42:28 · answer #6 · answered by BMac 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
they were racist
2006-09-19 19:45:43 · answer #7 · answered by pyrokid000 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋