The plantation masters had many means to maintain order among their slaves. According to the text, what was the most powerful weapon the plantation masters had?

A) requiring slaves to attend church
B) the threat of sale
C) exploiting the divisions among slaves
D) withholding food
E) denying a marriage between two slaves

Plantation Masters

Owners or operators of large agricultural estates, especially in the American South, where enslaved people were often forced to work before the Civil War.

Threat Of Sale

The risk or possibility of being sold, often used in the context of property, businesses, or slaves facing auction.

Withholding Food

Withholding food refers to the act of intentionally denying someone access to food, which can be used as a form of punishment, control, or coercion.