Why did slaves prefer industrial labor to plantation work?

A) They were paid steady high wages.
B) There was less socialization with other slaves and free blacks.
C) They had more autonomy on the job.
D) They could enjoy the repetition of the work and not worry about advancement.


Answer: C

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