Some say that the slaves basically were treated like animals. ... Michael's unacquainted with the fact, that, instead of spending the Sabbath in wrestling, boxing, and drinking whisky, we were trying to learn how to read the will of God; for they had much rather see us engaged in those degrading sports, than to see us behaving like intellectual, moral, and accountable beings." ... They felt a need to engage the slaves in activities that would either physically strengthen their bodies to handle their workload or mentally impair their thinking by drinking whiskey. ...

• Word Count: 1984
• Approx Pages: 8
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• Grade Level: Undergraduate